Harry Shearer: Funny and Cogent

I love comedian Harry Shearer, whose weekly program, Le Show can be heard on Real Audio at his web site, www.harryshearer.com. It is also available on about 50 public radio stations, but probably not one near you (I mean, what are the odds). His books and CDs are great. I own all of them. He is mentioned here this week because his Oct. 11 program contained a cogent remark about the political treatment of impeachment. The Democrats are looking at the big numbers (64% approval, more than half the people don't want Clinton impeached), while the Republicans are watching the little numbers-- Christian neo-conservatives, Neo-Christian conservatives, Neo-Christian neo-conservatives, hate Clinton and want him gone. Since both sides say "this isn't about the polls," that's the surest sign it is about the polls. I think this is a virtually complete explanation for the actions of the House Judiciary Committee and the House with regards to the impeachment inquiry. Of course, the only poll that counts is the one taken on Election Day. Unless of course, you live in California and can easily vote absentee without lying. At my house, Election Day was Sunday. I'm finished voting for this year. You're probably not. Vote early and often. If you're sick and tired of the whole thing, vote for Democrats. If you want another two years of wallow, vote for Republicans. Harry Shearer says there's a move afoot to rename Santa Monica (whence his show originates) Santa Monicalewinsky. He's kidding. I think.