Political Humor

I’m pleased to announce that over the next 6 weeks, I’ll be publishing a series of essays by Les James. Les contacted me to see if I would be interested in publishing six somewhat related essays that he had written.

He calls the series “Proclamations from the Mountaintop.” I took a look, and liked what I saw.

He has a style that’s a little different from what many regular and recurring visitors here are used to. Chris and I tend to make quick, quippy observations about the most recent news, and current events. Les has more of a storytelling, long-form style. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

Who are we to judge Les for his alternative lifestyle? He can’t help it. He was born that way.

Even though his style is different than the usual fare here at Political Humor by Radioactive Liberty, I found his essays to be entertaining and enjoyable. I hope you will savor his work as much as I did.

Les is new to the whole blogging/addicted to your own ego on the internet thing. I don’t know what plans he has after this series has concluded, but I wish him luck, and thank him for the contribution. With any luck, he’ll be joining us among the addicted masses.

I’ll now hand over the introduction to our new friend.

Meet the Author: Les James

Original Image: Misty Mountains by wit

Having climbed some of the world’s taller peaks, I have first hand experience in the effects of decreased atmospheric pressure. In short, it assures that not enough oxygen reaches your addled brain. I’m here to tell you that there is not a wise man to be found on top of any of those I’ve visited. I suspect the rest of the mountains are the same.

The series title should clue you in as to what to expect. I’ve never claimed to be wise or an expert – I’m very suspect of so called “experts.” Instead I consider myself to be a Subject Matter Advisor (SMA). As an SMA I absolve myself of all accountability. I just advise. You make up your own minds.

Isn’t that convenient for both of us?

So enough about me. What should you expect in tomorrow’s and future instalments? Well, they are designed to be controversial. The idea is to give my slightly tweaked vision of the world around us. They are intended to be fun, but with a ring of my idea of the truth. I may well take an opposing, or way out in left field view (no political witticism intended). Just to infuriate.

You should also know that I am not a linear thinker. So don’t expect a blow-by-blow accounting or an unswerving tale – I have a hard time staying on subject. I don’t do very good research. Nor do I spend a lot of time checking facts.

This stuff comes off the top of my head and is mostly opinion. Hmm, maybe I should have been a TV or newspaper reporter. So don’t go writing to the editor decrying my errors or omissions.

I do enjoy playing with words, and also revel in sarcastic, dark, and obscure humor. I take pleasure in poking fun at subjects that I believe need a good poking. I hope you do too.

Wow! I guess it still was all about me. Then again, what did you expect? That’s what happens when you give a person with an overly developed sense of self a keyboard and a forum. Anyway, let the good times roll!

I invite the Humor-Blogs.com prowlers to welcome Les to the site.