For the first time in 371 years a chick has been named president of that prestigious school and this one is from Virginia and just happens to be a Civil War expert....so there is a little Dixie involved.
Drew Gilpin Faust stated that this was probably inconceivable even a generation ago.....which translates to 30 years, by definition. Depending on who makes the final decision on appointing the president of Harvard....it might have been inconceivable a week ago. A seven member panel made the final selection and it would be interesting to know the panels gender.
If it turns out to be seven men then it really might be possible for Hillary to win the election...but I highly doubt that seven men could agree on anything, other than where the troops are placed, without the help of a few chicks. Men have the war thing down fairly pat and really don't seem to need help when it comes to those kind of games.
This appointment could simply be a response to the previous president, Lawrence H. Summers and his "infamous" quote he made a few years ago when he said something about women lacking "intrinsic aptitude" for science. A remark similar to what Al Campanis said when he claimed blacks couldn't swim.....or that the Pope should poop in the woods or more recently when the real Dick leader said it wasn't a civil war in Iraq. People say the darnest things.
I get so confused when I hear certain statements. I wonder if they are fully intentional or just off hand remarks....like the Dixie Chicks getting slammed because they were ashamed George W. was from Texas. Those of us who have always regarded Texas with a slight touch of ....."huh"... know exactly what they were talking about. Political opponents of those in power often times have issues with those who hail from the same local. I'm still trying to figure out how Ronald Reagan pulled off his freakin Houdini existence. Maybe a nice guy....but President of The United States.....seriously?????? But it happened and George W. is happening and a woman is now the top dog at Harvard University. The expression..."who's your bitch now" takes on an entirely new meaning.
Reading a bit further in the article I discover that the selection committee consists of at least one woman....Susan Graham, professor emerita of science and engineering at UC Berkeley....so Harvard is really separating itself from Mr. Summers....who used to be the U.S. Treasury secretary. He'll probably find a new job in the administration.....I'm sure there are enough ole' boys still hanging around to find him a small paycheck.
The slap at country western music establishment regarding their treatment of the Dixie Chicks is significant if you give one flying crap about music. If you don't think music helps set tones and patterns for social behavior then this next statement will really be a stretch.
The Dixie Chicks awards at this years Grammy's is letting middle America know that the East and West coast population will not allow the Presidential election to be decided by a vocal minority....no matter how righteous they try to appear.
This is America....and the right to bitch and complain is our greatest right. Our duty is too help make it a better country, but it's our right is stand up and say.....bullshit.
No one could stop Toby Keith and the President for whacking The Chicks when they they made their comments......and no one could stop the members of the main stream musical establishment when they answered back last night at the Grammy's.
It would be one thing is it wasn't great music.....but the Dixie Chicks album, "Taking the Long Way" is ......hot....and is something that should be enjoyed by all music lovers. It's sad that a huge number of country western fans didn't buy the album......but that's their form of standing up and yelling....and boycotting might be second in line to bitching and complaining, as far as a truly American right.
You can bitch and complain all you want but if you conduct a massive boycott...the ramifications are felt in ways that will last for a very long time. The simple fact is; bitching and complaining takes place every day and boycotting is a rare occurrence.
There seems to have been a successful boycott of the Dixie Chicks, but last night's awards could create sales from an audience that might not listen to that particular genre of music. And if that's true then the boycott will be a thing of the past.
It will be interesting to look up the numbers regarding their sales on "Taking the Long Way." I might find out that they still sold 5 million copies....but they normally sell 25 million. I'll look it up and report back later. If you want instant answers.....you know where to look.
You simply type in Drew Gilpin Faust and contact the new pres of Harvard and ask her anything you want. It's not like she won't have time on her hands....after all she's just a housewife....or a mom....or a wife....or a girlfriend....and all she does is watch TV all day and do a little laundry between shows.
Chicks........what a hoot......are they too much or what?
President of Harvard......if this nonsense doesn't stop, a chick could end up in the White House......but keep one thing in mind.....that's what the Reagan Presidency stood for......ANYBODY CAN BE PRESIDENT......
EVEN A FREAKIN CHICK......
Go Girl!
Michael Timothy McAlevey
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