I don't remember our country having the level of paranoia that we seem to have. It seems that everyday I'm hearing about something new. Is Osama Bin Laden dead (yes, praise God!)? People refuse to believe it without seeing pictures. Was Obama born in the USA? Donald Trump and all sorts of dumbasses must see a birth certificate because they got a mass email that told them that Obama was lying! Did George Bush plan 9/11? People saw video of the planes and terrorists took credit for the attack yet people still don't believe it. Is that Comcast Xfinity commercial some sort of brainwashing/mind control?? OK, I made that conspiracy up but I think that answer is yes...i can't get the song out of my head...It's fun for you! It's fun for me! Come on everyone blindly spend their money on higher cable bills!
It used to be that there were two good conspiracies. Did aliens crash at Roswell and who really killed JFK? Now, it's like people got bored and have to turn everything into a conspiracy. Our country has some serious trust issues! I guess I can understand some level of questioning authority and government...but I think we have waded into the territory of ridiculousness.
Our new conspiracy culture has forced me to change my plans regarding running this half marathon. Originally, I wanted no photo evidence of my attempt to go from heavy smoker to completing a half marathon. I didn't find it necessary to document my tired, sweaty, pathetic face for all to see. Unfortunately, I also don't want to be accused of not completing my intended goal! What if Donald Trump decides to target me?? "Michael Ramsey needs to prove that he completed that half-marathon!" So, I now need to consider how to document my half-marathon training/attempt.
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I can bring my video camera and record you, Blair Witch style. I probably won't, but I could, and that's really the point. Just make sure you get the long form finisher's medal, and remember that if the Donald questions you, all you really have to do is look him in the eye and tell him "I did it" exactly like how he's going to look OPEC in the eye and just tell them to lower oil prices.
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