Perhaps everyone has zoomed by this curve awhile ago, but I'm just now watching my first loved one grow old. Papa has always been a tough bugger, but he has gone from Marlon Brando to Andy Rooney in what seems just two short years.
I've always found my papa quite democratic, but he always labeled himself a Republican. A few years back he actually turned into a true blue Republican and now he seems somewhat of an anarchist--that person yelling at those town hall meetings, but not for his America "back," but calling for it's destruction. "It's all goddam crap!" I can hear him say.
Hearing my papa rant and rave about Obama this weekend got me to thinking: Has papa crossed the line into anarchy? So, how about we spend this time together looking up the definition of anarchy and applying it to papa (putting on glasses, lifting huge, dusty dictionary onto desk), eh?
Anarchist:
1. A person who advocates the abolition of government
Sure, before his gin, papa is a staunch (with a paunch) Republican. But papa after gin is my real papa. From about 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. (his bedtime), I would definitely agree that he advocates absolute destruction of the current government--and I'd venture to say, all government. He says things like, "to hell with all of it" and "everyone's goddam nuts."**
Papa is also suspicious of the government and as of late, feels convinced the government is hell-bent upon his destruction, which in a way is somewhat true. He can have that one.
2. A person who causes disorder or upheaval
There is a trail of ladies (or "lady friends") that can attest to this. In addition, I'm not sure if you've seen his haircut, but I'd say he singlehandedly causes disorder and upheaval right upon his head, which could also be symbolic if you'd like.
3. A radical person who has radical ideas or opinions
Where do I start? Papa refuses to throw away baskets. Why? I have no idea what he needs fancy baskets for. I threw away one once, last summer, and he's still pissed about it.
Hey, you decide for yourself, but these are the facts. I'm just throwing this out there. Nevertheless, I love you papa.
**Papa, if you are reading this, please know these are things you don't remember saying, but do in fact say. Ask Mom. Or Jody. You probably can't even read this small, can you?
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