Sadly, the definition of dilemma in Webster’s Dictionary suits this election to a tee:

di+lem’ma n. a situation that calls for a choice beween equally unpleasant options; any serious predicament – on the horns of a dilemma a choice between equally undesirable options.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E44VYR3tTE8&feature=related

Not even Jean Forbes Kerry could have said it better.

I love the scene when Captain Call is hauling Gus back to Texas from Montana, and he stops in a little town (New Mexico?) because his wagon wheel needs repairing. He notices that a hanging is about to begin, and mentions it to the wheelwright, who tells him that they guy they were hanging was a “bad one”, and Call asks, “Who is he, some politician?”

And it’s all done with a straight faces!

Thanks for reminding me of Lonesome Dove. One of the phrases I remember from the book is Gus saying it was a good day to be a free man on the face of the earth. I enjoy repeating that phrase on those chamber of commerce days when the sun is shining, the freeway is clear, and the gas tank is full. Even though the world of responsibility is never far away, it is good to be a free man on the face of the earth.

I think the libs underestimate the desire of the majority of the citizens of this country to be free and have the trappings of freedom.

I fear too many people have been fooled by Obama & Co to prevent his election in November. But when the libs, drunk with power, try to take away cars, guns and and other freedoms (choice of your doctor?) during their first year in power, I believe they will arouse the freedom-loving spirit of Gus that exists in our citizens and will in 2010 suffer the loss they deserve this November.

atheling said:
On June 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am,

purplepeep said:

“30p sez:
*ducks for cover*

“I take great pride in having avoided any cowboy movie that stars Ricky Schroeder, 30P!”

I like Rick Schroeder. He’s conservative, married (once) with lots of kids, a staunch member of the NRA, and runs counter to the typical Hollywood elitism that infects so many actors.
He was great as callow Newt in Lonesome Dove. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

I’m sure he’s great guy – it’s just not my cuppa tea, atheling, I like my cowboy movies “old school”.

If I’m in the mood for a western with angst, I pop in “High Noon”. Singing the title tune along with Tex Ritter is just an added plus.

Excellent analogy! BHO is just a “Spoon.”

On June 27th, 2008 at 8:28 am, purplepeep said:

*ducks for cover*
I take great pride in having avoided any cowboy movie that stars Ricky Schroeder, 30P!

I like Rick Schroeder. He’s conservative, married (once) with lots of kids, a staunch member of the NRA, and runs counter to the typical Hollywood elitism that infects so many actors.

He was great as callow Newt in Lonesome Dove. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

And like I said, see-dubya, the mini-series is being rereleased on blu-ray in August.

I hadn’t thought of Tom Selleck for Jake, but I think he would have been pretty good.

Enjoy some goodies from a few of the fine folks on my blogroll….

That scene was very powerful. You can see it at youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E44VYR3tTE8