[mhking]

I certainly respect Michelle's work, but I have to disagree with her comments about both South Park and Laura Bush -- South Park, while at times vulgar, is politically incorrect and skewers the left far more often than most anything else on television. There is a place for that type of humor, and it certainly isn't for everyone.

That being said, the term "South Park Conservative" does not mean that all those tagged with that moniker are fans of South Park itself. It means that those who are of like minds with South Park creators Matt Parker and Trey Stone are of the younger (i.e., under 45; post-Baby Boom) age set but who have and maintain solidly conservative values that have been traditionally ascribed to those far older.

And on Laura Bush's blue comedy routine this weekend, she's entitled. Too many people have this pre-concieved notion of her as a Sunday School teacher who doesn't "let her hair down." She shattered that notion.

The comments were not meant for your four-year old watching at home. It was late Saturday and on C-Span. If your four year-old is up late watching C-Span, I'd have to question your judgement.

Contrary to the liberal AND conservative hand-wringers on FR and elsewhere, Laura Bush is human. She has a sense of humor. That sense of humor -- much like all of ours -- looks to be off-color at times. OK. So what?

If you have that much of a problem, I'd adivse you to turn off the TV, turn off the computer, and come out of your compound and into the real world.

Having off-color comments during what amounts to a "roast" is not only OK, it's not (as some posters here would have us all believe) anti-Christian.

If you're upset that she's watching product of the "depraved" shows from Hollywood like Desperate Housewives on Sunday nights as opposed to whatever PAX is running (at least until the PAX network schedule is cancelled at the end of next month to be replaced with infomercials), then you're welcome to turn to something else and get over it. You don't have the right to demand that Laura Bush not watch certain things on television -- unless someone forgot to tell me that the Thought Police had begun to rule recently.

Just damn.

If you want on the list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Contrary to the liberal AND conservative hand-wringers on FR and elsewhere, Laura Bush is human. She has a sense of humor. That sense of humor -- much like all of ours -- looks to be off-color at times. OK. So what?

If you have that much of a problem, I'd adivse you to turn off the TV, turn off the computer, and come out of your compound and into the real world.

Having off-color comments during what amounts to a "roast" is not only OK, it's not (as some posters here would have us all believe) anti-Christian.

If you're upset that she's watching product of the "depraved" shows from Hollywood like Desperate Housewives on Sunday nights as opposed to whatever PAX is running (at least until the PAX network schedule is cancelled at the end of next month to be replaced with infomercials), then you're welcome to turn to something else and get over it. You don't have the right to demand that Laura Bush not watch certain things on television -- unless someone forgot to tell me that the Thought Police had begun to rule recently.

[Insert Wild, Sustained Applause Here]

[prairiebreeze]

Great post Michael. The "Thought Police" that have been screeching around here on FR are laughable. They do not represent my views for sure and I'd wager they don't represent more than 3% of the posters here.

Some of them are receiving funds to post what they do, I believe.

[RushCrush]

What you said!!

And, taking the typical anti-Bush statements like "he can't pronounce nuclear" and sending them right back at the MSM/Liberals is a GREAT tactic. I applaud Laura.

[tiamat]

Hi Mike,

Thanks for being the Voice of Common Sense. (again)

I love South Park (and I would love to know how you managed to down-load your "Mhking South Park" character) but I certainly would not let my daughter watch that show and she is going to be 13 in a couple of weeks. I don't think it's a show for kids, but that doesn't mean anybody else shouldn't watch it if they like it!

(I suppose I should make her stop watching c-Span, too, huh?)

Anybody on FR who doesn't get that Laura Bush's routine was a put-up job and that her husband was in on it needs to get a life and as you say, get over it.

I could REALLY do with a little less of the self-righteous pomposity that has been happening on Free Republic since the election.

Free Republic is supposed to be fun, at least occasionally.

Sure we do activism and talk about serious stuff, and celebrate our victories, and console one another over tragedies.

However, *I* think we have lost some of the sparkle we once had.

Lighten up, People!

[sdpatriot]

i'm not upset at all. south park is obviously very popular. i watched it a couple of times with my kids when they were young teens. it wasn't what i wanted them watching... i threw the tv out.. nothing worth watching that justified the garbage. i don't care one bit if anyone else chooses different. i sure don't tell them what to do.. whether they complain or not. to each his own.

i could care less what Mrs. Bush watches or doesn't watch on tv.. or what jokes she tells.. etc. or if others agree dissagree with my opinion on it.

that being said.... those who didn't like the Mrs. Bush's jokes have just as much right to say so and why as do those who liked it. i noticed on all these threads on this subject the last few days - the critics are told to "get over it". why is that? why do they have to get over it... and are accused of division etc just because they voice their opinion on this? seems ridiculous to me. if someone doesn't agree with the "oh, Mrs. Bush was SOOO classy" crowd, they are smacked down.... so i say to them - get over yourselves. we don't HAVE to agree on this..... do we??

[Dashing Dasher]

Here Here!

Excellent post - and I agree with everything you said.

[KevinDavis]

To quote the famous Sgt Hulka: "Lighten up Francis!"

[two134711]

Thank you for the ping and that great post. I'm a "stick in the mud" for old-fashioned values, esspecially where the kiddies are concerned, but there's a time to laugh, and time to flip the channel.

Off-color humor are as old as humanity. I'll bet the first cave man joke involved fire and flatulence.

[azGOPgal]

Contrary to the liberal AND conservative hand-wringers on FR and elsewhere, Laura Bush is human. She has a sense of humor. That sense of humor -- much like all of ours -- looks to be off-color at times. OK. So what?

If you have that much of a problem, I'd adivse you to turn off the TV, turn off the computer, and come out of your compound and into the real world.

Having off-color comments during what amounts to a "roast" is not only OK, it's not (as some posters here would have us all believe) anti-Christian.

Best post EVER!! in regard to this issue. Why is it not okay for the First Lady to tell an off the cuff joke? Just because we see her and the President as a face of change from the previous administration doesn't mean that we are required to deny her of any sense of humor if even some people find it repulsive.

I guess the dirtiest joke we should be telling is "The horse jumped in the mud." Oh wait, is that too offensive? Does that imply any sexual innuendos?

[Blzbba]

"And on Laura Bush's blue comedy routine this weekend, she's entitled. Too many people have this pre-concieved notion of her as a Sunday School teacher who doesn't "let her hair down." She shattered that notion.

The comments were not meant for your four-year old watching at home. It was late Saturday and on C-Span. If your four year-old is up late watching C-Span, I'd have to question your judgement."


Agreed on both accounts. I found Mrs. Bush's comments to be pretty hilarious, considering the source, and attached no other meaning to them than her poking fun at her husband.

Coincidentally, your "not meant for 4 year olds" is also applicable to "South Park" as well.

[SerpentDove]

**You don't have the right to demand that Laura Bush not watch certain things on television -- unless someone forgot to tell me that the Thought Police had begun to rule recently.**


Actually, she already admitted she never watched it.

[firebrand]

And according to the author, South Park Conservatives are all the "new" conservatives or the "newly wired in" by talk radio, the Internet, Fox News, the new conservative book imprints, the upsurge in conservatism on campuses, etc.--the ones who are experiencing a kind of coming together after feeling isolated for so long. I think he mentions Free Republic in the book.

[JLO]

Just damn. No kidding. You're spot on, in my opinion!

As for me - I thought her roast was hilarious. The cow/horse joke is as OLD AS THE HILLS. She most certainly meant the OLD joke version, where it wasn't necessary to define the sex. Maybe she had a joke writer who screwed up.