Elton John and Sting Join "Hall of Shame"

As made clear in previous essays, the "Hall of Shame" is a listing of so-called celebrities or high profile individuals who have squandered their positions of prominence. They do not inspire as shining examples worthy of emulation. They stand as symbols of wasted opportunities -- self absorbed, arrogant, narcissistic egoists -- cloaked in hypocrisy. Other astute observers of the human condition, accurately, (if bluntly), characterize these types as jerks, a-- holes, or just plain pricks. The "Hall of Shame" members we have discussed thus far make such comparisons unfair to perfectly good anatomy. Elton John fits the mold.

Charter members one through five, listed in previous blogs include Madonna, David Letterman, Charlie Sheen, Paul McCartney and Lady GaGa.

(6) Elton John

The newest inductee is Elton John. Elton's most recent publicity flap is related to his hiring out to conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh. Rush had Sir John entertain at his recent wedding reception. Some contend Rush set out to prove that cash bridges gaps- even between ideological opposites. Elton's normally supportive left wing admirers are up-in-arms over what they see as Elton's "whoring out to the enemy" for one million dollars. If they search, Elton's pals may still find some consolation:

It should be understood that in Elton's world, turning his back on his friends, while bowing to his enemy, may not be an insult; but rather, an invitation. We believe EJ should stick to his music and keep his rants to himself. In the tradition of Paul McCartney- EJ regularly offers his opinion on America's entertainment and political scenes. The reader may remember when EJ accused America (and American Idol) of being racist for booting Jennifer Hudson early in the competition. More recently, he was in trouble for calling Oprah Winfrey fat. Elton John is an equal opportunity diss artist and stone thrower. With a countenance resembling a badly poisoned frog wearing a single earring . . . a challenged Elton resides in a glass house.

(7) Sting

Born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, Sting is another English musician, songwriter and political activist. Like McCartney and Elton John, he spends way too much time collecting on concert and album sales here while criticizing our politics and way of life.

Sting's latest proclamation is: " The war on drugs, (in America), represents an extraordinary violation of human rights." He goes on to say: "Drug laws violate his human sovereignty."

Sting, Montel Williams and off-the-charts leftist and financier George Soros have formed the Drug Policy Alliance; whose goal is to dismantle any and all control over currently illegal, addictive, destructive and mind altering substances. Just what America needs . . . This wholesome threesome influencing further unbridled social degradation!

The entertainment industry has unlimited access and potentially enormous influence over the lives of so many susceptible people. Some seek to alter our culture with delusions of their perceived perfect world. This invasion into our lives and the manipulation of young, impressionable minds by people who sing, dance and act for a living is ludicrous. Ignorance and ego with a dash of "cool" is an unholy mix. It is time for us to stand up and speak out against those who would drag us down.

This column may be one writer's feeble attempt at holding back the tide but saying nothing is not and will not be an option.

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