Unity in diversity, the Mikaeel Jackson way

Some of the cornerstones that define us (though we can surely live without some of them) are caste, color, creed and gender. Most of us, even the adventurous amongst us, never outlive any of these dimensions in a lifetime. 

Barring an aberration. Jacko, the whacko, is almost doggedly defying many of these conventions. Starting as a black, Christian, Male, he has transcended into a white, Muslim, effeminate creature in less than 30 years!

The motivation for such repeated rediscoveries is beyond comprehension; but, there are some brighter aspects to it. He would be an interviewer's delight - you can never be charged of discrimination. He could also be a great pick for a country's national emblem or mascot - he after all epitomises unity in diversity!

Tidying up National Rail

This past weekend, I was on the National Rail when I happen to notice a message that said "Please help us keep this train tidy". As if the exorbitant price I paid for the trip wasn't enough, I was being asked to clean up the trains too! What we probably need is a tidying up of National Rail. Only a government sponsored monopoly can have the audacity to hope we will tidy up their mess.

Obama for President

With just about three days to go before a historic election, I felt I had to publicly declare my endorsement. So, here I go - I vote for Mr. Obama as the next President of the United States. He isn't an obvious choice given his economic conservatism and a relatively thin resume. However, what US needs the most now, notwithstanding the current financial crisis, is a fresh pang of foreign policy. In this context, a ex-GI Joe (not the plumber, mind you) as President is a bad choice. It just got worse when he picked Barbie for VP.

Btw, we have all heard Palin say that the difference between her and a pitbull is lipstick. On the contrary, what is the similarity between Palin and a pitbull?

Bullshit!