Yeah, I'm doomed...

Why? Because I weighed in on an idiotic discussion going on at TVNewser.com, talking about an on-air confrontation between MSNBC's Joe Scarborough and David Shuster.



Here's what I posted...

This is one of the most unprofessional moments I've ever seen on live television. Scarborough interjecting snide remarks over top of the (intended to be opinion-free, but seldom are) news segments of his show, and then hammering Shuster about his political affiliation (or lack thereof)?

It's truly a shame that the profitability requirements of television news (or more precisely, the inexplicable success of a particular enterprise) has caused everybody to think they have to pick a side and not deviate from it.

The only thing that's engendered is a distrust by the American people of journalism as a whole, the elevation of pinheads who can shout louder than the next guy, and a slew of unprofessional moments like this.

What will likely happen is that my remarks will get lost in the shuffle...but seeing some of the remarks of the trolls who live there, I'm halfway expecting some interesting emails.

Why do I do this to myself?

The Gospel According to Bruuuuuce

I remember the thought very clearly: "This is church."

That was my take-away from Bruce Springsteen's last Nashville appearance, a GEC show in April of 2000. It was my first time to see The Boss live, and it was a full-bore, flat-out, hair-on-fire exploration of the spirit of rock 'n' roll.

And I expect nothing less from the man and the E-Street Band this Thursday.

Apparently I'm not the only one who thinks the Jersey Shore's resident revivalist's work has spiritual merit.

This link to a recent NPR Weekend Edition Sunday story about a new book about how Springsteen's music mirrors some of the Gospel's fundamental ideas is yet another example of how we can find truth in all kinds of pop culture, not just the ones marketed via certain companies.

The author, Unitarian preacher Jeffrey Symynkywicz, notes that Springsteen's biggest gift is how he conveys hope. "Springsteen isn't much of a romantic in his music," he says. "He presents life as it is — life in all its grit and all its pain."

I'm sure all that grit and pain will be on dispay at the SoC (c'mon...my new nickname for the Sommet Center...who's with me?!?) on Thursday. But I apologize in advance for those of you who may be in attendance, but won't see it clearly. Chances are, you're standing behind me...and I'm six-and-a-half feet tall. Sorry.

(And hey, if you're not preemptively irritated at me for blocking your view of Clarence Clemons, follow me on Twitter at tuneinlucas. You'll be glad you did...maybe.)

This is why Jake is a total pro...

He insisted on trying out the new office chair before me. It's great to have a business partner who looks out for your interest this way. Now if only he'd go out and drum up some clients.

(Yes, I know. It's red. It doesn't match anything I own. But it was on sale and I fit in it. Case closed.)