Simpson's sucked tonight

When did the Simpson's become so political? Even worse, anti-military? I can take innocent pokes at the armed services, I laugh at good Bush impersonations (Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell), and I found Borat extremely amusing (in fact, I don't understand what all the huff is about). I know Seth McFarland is a lefty, but he sticks to harmless jokes. Tonight's Simpsons episode really seemed like they had some vendetta, as if the United States Army raped and murdered the writer's family.

The Simpson's took Army recruitment and acted like they are doing a disservice to our country. In the middle of the bashing, they called the soldiers "gay." Following that up, they act like the Army is so desperate that they must resort to elementary schools for enlistment. There is more, but I was more entertained with my school work than the show.

Some may argue that its over-the-top plot should tell everyone it's just a joke. Anyone with half a brain can read through the lines and see that everything they are making fun of is everything the left force feeds us. Everything that Kerry says is true about the Army. Saying that we are attacking innocent people, blah blah blah. Honestly, I think the military should be considered untouchable. But, if you are going to make fun, have some class.

Which brings me to another point... It isn't right for writers and creators to voice their political opinions. They have an unfair advantage over the rest of us. They have been given this soap box with the audience of millions. I have faith in the American public being capable to decipher B.S. from the truth, but unfortunately, the left strikes from all sides. And it's their job. They are in it to make money and get elected. For the power, as all politicians are. No one can fault them for doing it. They have this medium so they should use it. But when creators of cartoons and sit-coms flood their viewers with repetition of what the left spews, the viewers may begin to believe it. These people (Dixie Chicks, Alec Baldwin, The Simpson's creators, and the many more that I can't think of at this moment) should just shut up.

By the way, I'm a Navy guy.