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February 27, 2006 at 7:22 pm #21882imported_TakODaMember
Bits and pieces from different websites on Kinky Friedman:
“The Ten Commandments being taken out of the public schools. I want them back,” says Kinky Friedman. Why? “I want them back, they belong there,” says Friedman. “Maybe I’ll have to change their name to the Ten Suggestions, you know. But they were taken out, not by separation of church and state, but by political correctness gone awry. One atheist stands up and says, ‘I don’t like the Ten Commandments,’ and suddenly out they go. And, of course, we all know what happens to an atheist when he dies. His tombstone usually reads, ‘All dressed up and no place to go.’ “
“Jesus and I were both Jewish and neither of us ever had a job, we never had a home, we never married and we traveled around the countryside irritating people,” says Friedman. “Now, if that’s comparing myself to Jesus, I don’t really think it is. But, the Jesus in my heart is a Jesus with a sense of humor. And, personally, I think he’s enjoyin’ my campaign as much as anybody right now. I think he is.”
“I’ll tell you right now. I’m for prayer in school,” he says. “I say what’s wrong with a kid believing in something? I don’t care if it’s a tree or a rock or something, he should believe in something.”
Kinky Friedman Lyrics – High on Jesus:
Oh, let’s get high on Jesus, high on Jesus,
They tried to put His body under ground.
Flashing high on Jesus, high on Jesus,
But friend, you just can’t keep the good man down.“We’re all worm bait waiting to happen. It’s what you do while you wait that matters.” ~ Kinky Friedman
“The professionals gave us the Titanic, amateurs gave us the Ark. Career politicians are ribbon cutters. They see the governor’s office as a job; I see it as an opportunity to make that Lone Star shine again.”
“If elected, I would ask Willie Nelson to be the head of the Texas Rangers and Energy Czar and Laura Bush to take charge of the Texas Peace Corps to improve education in the state. I’d ask my Palestinian hairdresser, Farouk Shami, to be Texas ’ ambassador to Israel . We’ve worked together to create Farouk & Friedman olive oil. The oil comes from the Holy land and all of the profits go to benefit Israeli and Palestinian children.”
The Kinkster is a good-works kind of guy in general. His other projects include an animal rescue center and Farouk Friedman Olive Oil. The latter is a joint project with his Palestinian hairdresser, Farouk Shami. All profits from the oil go to help fund charities for Jewish-Palestinian coexistence.
My Palestinian hairdresser, Farouk Shami, and I are importing olive oil from the Holy Land. One hundred percent of the profits of Farouk & Friedman Olive Oil will go to Israeli and Palestinian children. We aim to show Arafat and Sharon how it’s done. When I’m governor, Farouk will be my ambassador to Israel.
So we’re gonna go over and give the profits to the kids. We’re gonna meet the King of Jordan, the President of Palestine, and some high-ranking Israeli officials as well. That’s kind of a spiritual lifting we can do. So you got a jew running for governor of Texas and a Palestinian campaign manager.
February 27, 2006 at 10:21 pm #138949sarahtownyMemberWell what a total load of 😎
Glad I don’t have to vote if I did I would not be for him thats for sure!
February 28, 2006 at 7:14 am #138950imported_TakODaMemberAll the money from Farouk Friedman olive oil goes to Oasis of Peace, a five time Nobel Peace Prize nominated charity. Through their grass roots program, School of Peace, 16 and 17 year-old teen age children are recruited from adjacent neighborhoods (half Jewish, half Palestinian) for workshops on conflict management. They are taught mutual respect and cultural awareness, both in short supply, both necessary for any lasting change.
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