The Redneck vs the Bleedin' Heart Liberal: episode 1147

[yella_dawg]

My radical right-wing, fundamental christian, redneck to the bone brother took the afternoon off to take the family to the county fair (ultimate redneck entertainment venue). I showed up just after lunch to check my email and get a quick DU fix. So I had the unbelievable luck to be standing there while he heard his ultra-hero Rush deliver the "I'm just a poor victim" speech today. By way of the greatest luck, I'd just read the transcript linked on DU. So as Rush was whining down, I started commiserating.

"Poor Rush. Been there, done that. I got hooked more than once after my own back surgery. Poor guy. The temptation is incredible when the pain is so bad and the pills are right there. I really feel for Rush."

With the subtle message, and yeah, this worn out old hippie recognized the dependancy and dealt with it before it became a problem. Over and over, I didn't say it, but it was there. Once again, the Redneck had no response, and Rush has taken the first step down the path to becoming a failure in my brother's eyes. Wish me luck. If I can turn this one from the dark side, anyone can be saved.

[Rowdyboy]

1. Good luck...I gave up on my own

radical right-wing fundamentalist red-neck to the bone brother-in-laws years ago. I think you used the best approach possible.

[BeFree]

2. Almost feel sorry for him

But, hey, it's a good thing for him that he has lots and lots of cash. That way he won't have to go to jail or nothing. Just think if he was like you and me - just another working stiff redneck - he'd a been booked and had a court date set, already. Yep, good for him.