What does it mean to be ‘normal?’ Well, I suppose normal could simply indicate an acceptable statistical percentage of a populace behaving similarly, within a margin of error of variance, to one another. These statistics also appear to be influenced by time of exposure. Ideally, to make something normal: have as many people behave a certain way for as long as possible. At a certain threshold, the behavior is no longer questioned, merely accepted as is. There are quite a few that like to enforce conformity too, and you left-handers got off lucky. Interestingly, after another threshold, the behavior will be considered traditional and will be fought to not be replaced. On the cycle goes.
Language is an expression of ideas, and ideas are one of the foundations that govern behavior. So since math taught us that if a = b, then b = a, Language is one of the foundations that govern behavior. So what makes a definition of a word if not acceptance by the populace, of course. One needs not possess a doctorate of linguistics to see the [d]evolution of words over time. Do you remember when ‘Aqua Net’ wasn’t something you would only find under the surface of the water or the boats that carry them? How about when Gay meant ‘jolly’ or ‘harmlessly happy?’ Did you know a gay old time is considered family friendly? Don’t say that too loud, you might shock someone.
On to Iowa, the corn-fed conservative state that just gave hope to us all in this country. One of the entities in the contention currently is Santorum, who just seemed to bubble up at the end and give everyone an exciting finish. If you execute a web-search on Santorum you find that it is an interesting term, an invigorating term that provokes powerful reactions from the participants. After all, if a ‘red’ state can be eight-votes away from giving anal froth a caucus victory, we should all celebrate our progress towards accepting other-than-missionary activities openly.
So to citizens who enjoy cavity explorations, be it with organic or synthetic components, give thanks to Iowa. This popular revolution which has seen a hard, but hopefully not short-lived, rise may shed light on what normally goes on in the dark. While this campaign has been hanging on by the seam of its pants sometimes, this political prescription might just be what the doctor ordered [but be careful after four hours].
So bravo Iowa, bravo Santorum. Thank you for reminding us in the United States of America that not all hope is lost for those in the various positions of life. It might have been shocking at first and the intensity may fade shortly after it came, but Iowa and progress was history in the making. So let us go forth and paint the town brown…er..red…wait, that doesn’t sound any better…America 2012!
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