Small Insignificant States

Stephen talked, just briefly tonight, about foreign policy, in that he talked about Herman Cain's insight into foreign policy. Of course we all know that Herman Cain doesn't know who the leader of Ubeki Beki Beki Beki Stan Stan is. I must admit, I do not know either. But I also want to acknowledge all my readers from Ubeki Beki Beki Beki Stan Stan and hope that they keep reading my blog because I think their county is very important.

In order for Herman Cain to know who the leader of Ubeki Beki Beki Beki Stan Stan is, he would have to be able to see into the present. There are already plenty of people who can see into the present. News people and journalists come to mind. Herman Cain has something else to offer, a rare talent. He can see into the past.

Said Herman Cain recently, "I do view China as a potential military threat. They've indicated that they are trying to develop nuclear capability."

Stephen pointed out that it was in 1964 that China did develop that capability. Proof that Herman Cain can see into the past! We need someone like him on the GOP ticket. Perhaps that is why he is doing so well in the polls.

Stephen's guest tonight was friend of the show Michael Pollan talking about his book, "Food Rules, An Eater's Manual." Even before Michael Pollan started to speak with Stephen, there was controversy. Stephen said Rule #1 was:

Do not eat the book.

But Michael Pollan said that Rule #1 was:

Food is a costly antidepressant.

So, which is it? Although I believe that the antidepressant rule is probably the actual first rule in the book, Stephen's rule is more logical. Stephen figured eating is easy, just put stuff into your mouth. Michale Pollan wants people to use a little bit more restraint and eat healthy foods.

And then something I did not expect. We witnessed a sad event. Stephen, unhappy that the audience seemed to be in agreement with Michael Pollan about the wisdom of taxing soda, actually told his audience to be quiet. But the vulgar and rude way he did it will never be forgotten. Or forgiven. Here are the actual words he said/shouted:

"No, you. You shut up!" This is terrible. Does he expect his followers will still chant "Stephen, Stephen, Stephen?"

Update: Everyone forgives Stephen for telling the audience to shut up. And everyone has already forgotten.