THE MORAL HIGH GROUND? ————— by Steve Nadis
It happens to the best of us. Shopping in the overpriced grocery story that I frequent (yet can’t afford), it is possible–say while browsing through the produce department (a well-known pickup spot)–to have impure thoughts. The same kind of thoughts that former president Jimmy Carter (“I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust”) is now famous for, perhaps more famous than for anything he did as president. In some circles, Bill Clinton was considered a sleazeball for having “relations” with a White House aide (and wouldn’t we all like “aides” like that?), as he discussed world affairs over the telephone with other heads of state. When caught after the fact, Clinton explained his transgression this way: “I did it for the worst possible reason, because I could.” I, on the other hand, didn’t do it for the worst possible reason: because I couldn’t. Does that make me the better person?
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I’ve occationaly seen a pear or a passion fruit that I admired, but I can honestly say I’ve never had an impure though about produce.
I think you’ve misread me (or perhaps I didn’t explain myself clearly enough). Either way it appears you’re a better man than I, Dr. Max.
Steve! What did you do? I’m confused.
Hello, Tyrus. I didn’t actually do anything, as I said in the article. But in my mind–maybe once, at a weak moment, when my guard was done–I kind of did what Jimmy Carter did, but definitely NOT what Bill Clinton did. I hope that’s clear. And if it’s not clear, I hope it’s at least less confusing than it was.
I so understand. I so think I am going to hell. You poor thing — you are working on your own list of 7 Deadly Sins — kleptomania, drug addiction and produce fixation.
Let’s just put it this way: I’ve got issues.
Don’t we all? You’re not alone.
Your blog have a good sense of humor,i guess so do you.