Put me down for a no vote on the Mother's Day resolution as well... [View All]

[JackRiddler]

Finally, I can side with the Republicans on something. I support their "NO" vote on Mother's Day.

The distraction here is not that the Republicans asked for a logged vote, but that Congress should spend even a quarter-second considering such self-aggrandizing nonsense resolutions in the first place. Coming up next on C-SPAN, the House considers the Brush Your Teeth America Resolution of 2008.

And need I remind anyone that this is happening while Congress searches for a way to re-enable the Rape of Iraq?

Granted, Mother's Day was begun in the 19th century by the Ladies' Temperance League of Earnest Christian Do-Gooders, or some such. But it came to prominence solely as a capitalist promotional event for Hallmark cards, florists, candies, etc. That is the only reason it is known to us today.

It's not the role of these mercenary outfits to emotionally manipulate my mother, or to interfere in my relationship with her, or to make her expect that my love and devotion should be measured on this day as opposed to any other that she or I may choose. It's none of their business and very fucked up, in fact. And it's sad that so many of you will think this is no big deal, the interference of commerce in our relationships with relatives, the accordant brainwashing of the children (love for mom = card and gifts, long as they cost money).