The O-pose

I know, I know, I’m supposed to stay away from politics and religion if I don’t want to alienate friends and relatives.  I just cannot help it though.  I am 100-percent opposed to this current and continuing federal government.  Please bear with me as I believe you’ll learn that this ends with a positive expression.

I spent the first week after the election trying to figure out some way to show my full opposition without getting thrown into one of the new FEMA camps that will soon dot the landscape, manned by the new DHS Youth Corps.

Then I had an epiphany!  The non-aggressive, defiant act that I had been seeking was right there in front of me, and it was taught by none other than Obama himself. 

I’m sure most of you have seen the picture that circulates of our president standing on a stage with three other people who are at attention with their hands over their hearts or saluting while the Star Spangled Banner is being played.  The Commander-in-Chief stands in a loose pose with his hands clutched down by his crotch.  

I have decided to designate this “salute” the “O-pose” in honor of the man who first initiated it.  (Oppose - O-pose, that makes sense)

From this day forward I intend to strike the O-pose on every occasion when either the National Anthem is being performed or the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited.  I will not join in the singing or recitation, but I will look down in silent protest.

I invite you to join me in this action if you are so inclined, and I cannot possibly see how it can be construed as a crime since we all know that imitation is the highest form of flattery.

I have a few other non-violent tricks up my sleeve too, that I might share in a future column.  For now, this is my contribution to the new society, and I leave you with this positive thought: I hope Obama succeeds in this term in what he was unable to accomplish in the last one.

(Advice to my grandnephew, Justin: Never debate with a fool. When he inevitably runs out of facts and logic, he will resort to name-calling or simply change the subject to distract you.

Proverbs 29:9: When a wise person debates with a fool, the fool rages and there is no peace and quiet.)