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Who the hell is Jason Doyle:
Jason Doyle is currently a reporter for a news/talk radio station in Oklahoma
City. He has been involved in radio for over a decade.
The Soapbox started as a simple newsletter to help foster some thought and
communication among friends
10/19/2004
So, who doesn’t know that Vice President Dick Cheney’s daughter, Mary, is gay. This is where the media has taken this presidential election.
Mary Cheney’s sexual orientation has nothing to do with this election. Last I checked, she’s not running for re-election.
I can see why people blame the media for problems, or they simply don’t trust the media.
Right now, the major media outlets are focusing on the spat between the candidates over the mention of Mary Cheney during the last presidential debate. Can anyone tell me what stances the candidates took on things like taxation, the War on Terror, a national energy policy or encouraging entrepreneurship?
Once again, the media is focused on what it takes to get ratings. I feel we should help educate the voter, instead.
So as a public service to my dear readers, here are the candidates’ stands on gay marriage. Since this seems to be the root of all the recent media hoopla.
Both President George W. Bush and Senator John F. Kerry DO NOT support same sex marriage.
Here’s where they differ.
President Bush’s only apparent stance I can find is that he’s against same sex marriage. He believes marriage can only be between a man and a woman. He holds marriage in high regard. Naturally, President Bush wants marriage protected, so he supports an amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman.
While Senator Kerry doesn’t support same sex marriage, he has floated a trial balloon. He could be supportive of civil unions for same sex couples. It would allow gay couples to share the same benefits as straight couples. It’s not marriage, but it does open the door for equality.
Next time someone asks who you are voting for, I really hope you can also tell him or her why.
Educate yourself and vote.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle
10/5/2004
For all of you folks out there getting all emotional about this year’s Presidential Campaign…cut it out and settle down. This is just a presidential election.
Anybody who’s actually paid attention to reality lately will know that there’s a faction of American people, who fall into the category of the Anybody But Bush group.
This group is starting to get a little out of control. Some of the sayings these people like to decorate their vehicles with are classic. This has to be my favorite right now…
“Regime change starts at home.”
If you Anybody But Bush types really mean that, I’m asking a favor from you. Act like real Americans and set the example. If you want regime change, then vote.
Reports are surfacing of attacks on Bush campaign sites. Late tonight(10/5/2004), the Drudge Report has links to two TV news sites. One reports an AFL-CIO sponsored protest gone wrong in Orlando, Florida. The other story takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee. Someone thought it would be fun to shoot up the place early this morning.
You people need to settle down. This is America. We don’t settle our differences through violence and intimidation. We settle it at the ballot box.
Like it or not, Afghanistan and Iraq are watching this November’s elections. America must set the example.
These little incursions by those who want anyone else in office as long as his name isn’t Bush are NOT helping us in those two countries. Let alone, the world at large.
If you really care about the future of this country, then you as a citizen have a duty. Show the rest of the world, we are the example. Cut out the crap, campaign for your candidate and vote this November 2nd.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle
Register to vote before it’s too late. Otherwise, if you don’t like how the government is handling things, it’s you’re fault.
9/6/2004
I hope by now you’ve heard about the terrorist hostage situation in Russia. As of this writing, at least 335 people have been killed. Including children.
Once again, terror lifts its ugly face.
This face looks familiar to me.
I think something is missing in the reporting about those who perpetrated this act of terror in Beslan, Russia. These terrorists are labeled as militants, rebels and the like. Very few reports I’ve read have indicated there might be a link to Islamic extremists.
Islamic extremists are the very same group we are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The lack of background information on these terrorists attacking teachers and students is disturbing. The one thing I don’t want is to see the same type of terrorist acts here. Over the last couple of weeks, around 450 Russians have died because of a terrorist act. This is a subtler from of terrorism.
A simple question I would like answered. Are the acts of terrorism put upon Russians, a test run for a bigger target?
I hope someone in the American government can answer that question. Because I would hate to think the price we would have to pay for not even asking it.
Bless the souls of those in Russia who’ve suffered the same fate as our loved ones here in America. May our battle against this evil be successful.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m
Jason Doyle.
Email me at soapboxman@yahoo.com
3/27/2003
So, did you hear? Oprah stopped doing her book club thing.
OK. I’m kidding. I don’t watch Oprah. She hates beef. I don’t trust anyone who
doesn’t like a piece of red meat every once in awhile. No offense to all you
vegans.
I do want to suggest a book or two. I really think people have stopped reading
these books.
The first is George Orwell’s 1984.
I read it before the year 1984. Trust me, it wasn’t easy. I was in 5th grade.
Yes, I’m a nerd. But so are you because you waste time on the Internet.
You guys should read Animal Farm, too. That’s by old George, too.
I think some of the concepts in those books, apply to our current times. Even
though the books were written in the 1940’s.
Where are our intellectuals? We don’t have people stimulating the public to
think on their own.
We have analysts. It seems the analysts lately try to tell us what to think
about current events. They do not reveal anything new. That maybe in their
nature.
Read 1984 and Animal Farm.
After your done, take an honest look at the media (both foreign and domestic),
political leaders (same deal as above) and religious figures.
Then ask yourself, are your beliefs based on what they say or what you discover
for yourself?
Just a suggestion.
Don’t listen to rhetoric. Discover the facts for yourself.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle.
Email me at soapboxman@yahoo.com
3/24/2003
All right. I’ve got to take a break from reading, writing and talking about the
War with Iraq. I saw part of the Al-Jazeera/Iraqi TV footage of the POW’s.
May God rest the souls of those men and women who died in the name of Freedom
for All.
You know, finding a distraction can help get your mind off of the war. One of my
favorite distractions is about to start. Yes, Baseball is about to begin.
I’m finding this Baseball season interesting already. I’m a Cleveland Indians
fan. My second favorite professional Baseball team is the Kansas City Royals. I
hate the Yankees.
Don’t get me wrong, I respect the Yankees. They have a long, successful history.
I’m not a jealous fan who can’t stand how big the Yankees’ payroll is. (You
small market playa hatas need to quit it. There have been plenty of small market
teams who won the Pennant.) No, I hate the Yankees for a whole other slew of
reasons.
So you can imagine I almost had a heart attack when my sister said my nephew was
going to be a Yankee.
I’ve got a fair complexion. I turned fish belly white.
After I returned from the total shock, my sister said Yankee was the name of my
nephew’s T-Ball team.
I’m doing something I never thought I would ever do in my life. I wear a shirt
with the word Yankee printed on it.
See, Baseball is a great distraction. I didn’t think about the war for a minute.
Before I wrap this up, a few Baseball observations of mine.
1. I think the Royals would make the playoffs this year, if they were threatened
to have to wear the old powder blue uniforms when they slip below .500.
2. Is it me or does Jim Thome look uncomfortable in a non-Cleveland uniform?
He’ll still hit 40 homers this year. I miss you guy! You’ll always be an Indian
to me.
3. I think the Cubs should loosen up and let Dusty Baker’s kid be the batboy.
4. The Angels will NOT repeat this year.
Let’s Play Ball!
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle
Email me at soapboxman@yahoo.com
3/19/2003
I’m usually not one to quote scripture. I believe a person’s faith is a personal
matter. Funny thing is, I’ve been dealing with fear. That takes a little faith.
Those fears have been allayed.
I want to share with you why. I feel this story has to be told.
With the situation in the world as it is, people, as a whole, are apprehensive
about what is about to happen.(This was written before we went to war with
Iraq.)
Some would say these are the end times.
I believe in free will; this argument holds no water with me.
While I was reading USA Today at breakfast, I became engrossed in the Cover
Story. In short, the article featured some of our soldiers’ stories. They got
the opportunity to express what the wait is like for them. You know, waiting for
the Liberation of Iraq to begin.
One of the stories caught my attention. It was Captain Christian Teutsch’s
story. According to the USA Today(3/18/2003) article, Teutsch is the commander
of Charlie Company, 3d Battalion of the Rakkasan 3d Brigade. The Captain relayed
his concerns that he was showing fear to the troops in his command. He hopes the
soldiers see him as confident and focused.
Then Christian Teutsch, who is only 28 and married, revealed how he placates his
fear.
Captain Teutsch turns to the words in the 91st Psalm.
According the my version of the Book of Psalms, it reads:
O You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High
and abide in the protection of the Shaddai--
I say of the Lord, my refuge and stronghold,
my God in whom I trust,
that He will save you from the fowler’s trap,
from the destructive plague.
He will cover you with His pinions;
you will find refuge under His wings;
His fidelity is an encircling shield.
You need not fear the terror by night,
or the arrow that flies by day,
the plague that stalks in the darkness,
or the scourge that ravages at noon.
A thousand may fall at you left side,
ten thousand at your right,
but it shall not reach you.
You will see it with your eyes,
you will witness the punishment of the wicked.
Because you took the Lord -- my refuge,
the Most High -- as your haven,
no harm will befall you,
no disease touch your tent.
For He will order His angels
to guard you wherever you go.
Thank you, Captain Christian Teutsch. I’m sure those soldiers under you command
know you are confident and focused.
Come back home soon.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle
Email me at soapboxman@yahoo.com
I know it’s been awhile since we had a new one-sided conversation. Before we
begin, I need to get something out. So please, kind reader, give me this
indulgence.
It feels so good to be back! The Soapbox rides again! Oh Yeah! Rock On!
I won’t bore you with the details of my disappearance. I know you guys got
enough to worry about. Let’s just say my story is pretty much what you read in
the business section of the newspaper lately. Big Company buys small company.
The “spokesperson” says there will be staff reductions. So I was reduced.
Now, I’m back at home in Oklahoma City. I can’t wait to tell you the great
things that are happening here. Problem is, the majority of my fellow Okies
don’t see it that way. If I get the time, I just might change that.
All right, enough with the catching up. Let’s get the old Soapbox out.
First off, I loved U.S. Attorney General John Aschroft reading the indictment of
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. Still felt uneasy. About Ashcroft. I know we are
fighting for basically the same thing…the Freedom of America and the exercise of
those Freedoms. But, he’s laid low for awhile and really hasn't done too much to
bug me.
Right now, we live in a scary time. Someone told me today he thought the world
was flying apart at the hinges.
Well, Yes.
But this has happened before.
The problem is it’s been so long since before, there are few of us who remember
what it was like….before.
You must know, my heart wants nothing more than peace. I don’t want war.
More than that, I want two other things which would make me feel a little less
scared and more at peace.
I want Justice and I want Freedom for all who share this beautiful planet with
me.
I love this country (by the way, on the off chance someone outside the U.S. is
reading this and is still too obtuse to realize I’m in the U.S.A., let me spell
it out for you. I’m a bloody American!). I know what it is to have freedom.
As a country, we may not always get it right. But our leaders are temporary.
They are not dictators.
Just an example.
It’s not even an election year and already eight Democratic candidates for
President have declared. Iraq’s last presidential election was uncontested.
President Saddam Hussein ran unopposed and won with 100% of the vote. With all
those Kurdish Rebels in Northern Iraq, don’t you think they would have tried to
field a candidate if they were free?
American Democrats can express their opposing views without worrying too much
about getting killed. Otherwise, no Democrat would be declaring to run against
President Bush.
Now you see. I do know what its like to have Freedom.
That’s the Soapbox, I’m Jason Doyle.
Email me at soapboxman@columnist.com
Here it is, the long awaited list of winners for the First Ever Soapbox
Awards. I created the Soapbox Awards because I feel the current awards like the
Golden Globes, Grammy's, Oscars, etc., just don't go far enough.
The Soapbox Awards consists of ten categories and the William Jefferson Clinton
Lifetime Liar Achievement Award.
Here are the winner and losers!
1. Best Movie 2001 -- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone -- I like this movie
because it was visually fun and not intellectually insulting. It also got the
bible beaters' panties in a wad.
2. Best Television 2001 -- Tie -- Fox's 24 and PBS's American Family -- Not only
is the plot of 24 one of the best dramas since the first season of NYPD Blue,
but the format of the show is innovative. Most people probably haven't seen
American Family. This show gives a great perspective of modern family life. It
features a Hispanic family living in LA. Check out www.pbs.org for local
listings.
3. Worst Movie 2001 -- Beautiful Mind -- This lying piece of drivel tries to
celebrate a Jew hating egomaniac as a victimized hero for mental illness. I put
John Nash right up there with John Rocker. Richie Cunningham should be ashamed
of this film.
4. Worst Television 2001 -- Bob Patterson -- Thank goodness the idiots over at
Disney realized how stupid it was to give Jason Alexander his own show.
5. Best Internet Site 2001 -- http://www.toto.net/blues -- So it's a
self-aggrandizing award. Hey, Gil, you owe me one.
6. Best Corporation or Business 2001 -- SBC Communications -- Not only is this
company succeeding in the ailing telecom sector, it is also promoting diversity
the right way and giving back to the communities where it has a presence.
7. Best Politician 2001 -- George W. Bush -- That had to be an obvious one. This
is not a partisan thing. I make fun of Dubya, too.
8. Worst Politician 2001 -- The US Senate -- When the country needed them to be
mature and pass an economic stimulus bill and a budget, they acted like snoots.
The major players in the Senate also miss-spoke several times concerning the
economy. Not everyone knows the ins and outs about how it works, but the people
that make the laws governing how the markets and business run should know what
they are talking about. I personally want to thank the consumers for saving the
economy without the assistance of the out of touch politicians in the Senate.
9. Best Celebrity 2001 -- U2's Bono -- Finally a celebrity with a political
agenda that makes sense. He is using his stature to bring together Ireland and
Britain. As well as, bringing a message of hope and peace after September 11th.
10. Worst Celebrity 2001 -- Britney Spears -- Which Britney are we going to get?
She's a regular Ms. Jeckell and Hyde. One day she's saying she is an angelic
virgin, then we find out she's shacked up with Justin Timberlake. One day she's
telling us how much she adores her fans, and then when her mic is still hot she
cusses them and calls them idiots. When this wannabe diva came out, I fell for
the eye candy. I'll be the first to admit it. She is not an artist; she is a
walking advertisement for a string of products. What happened to when people who
cared about the fan and not the bottom line made music?
And finally…William Jefferson Clinton Lifetime Liar Achievement Award goes to
Gary Condit. This man is just a better-organized OJ Simpson. I can't believe he
had the balls to run for re-election. Just tell us where you hid the body you
fink!
I can't wait until next year!
That's the First Annual Soapbox Awards…I'm Jason Doyle
Email me at soapboxman@columnist.com
All right, so I've been busy. I don't get paid to do this column. Bills had
to get paid otherwise the terrorists win!
What I'm going to address now is a new front in the war on terrorism, namely the
skirmish over in the Middle East. It seems one of the members of President
George. W. Bush's "Axis of Terror"(Iran) wants to use oil against us. This is
just because we are friends with Israel, the only Democracy in the region. Once
I heard that, I had to pick myself up. Here we go, some third rate nation trying
to hit us where it hurts, our pocketbooks.
I don't know about you guys, but I work for a living. I have a budget for gas.
If prices go up, I don't go out. If prices go down, some lucky girl could get a
night out on the town. See how that works? I just shift money from one place to
another. I'm getting pretty flippin' tired of that crap.
President Bush also has launched a misguided campaign saying that if you do
drugs, you could be supporting the terrorists. Something more obvious, but never
mentioned, is that if you use petroleum products, you are funding terrorist
activities. Yes, folks, every time you take a Sunday drive, you are killing Jews
on Passover. Every time you mow the lawn, you are helping train a young mind how
to make a "suicide belt."
I think what I'm about to say will make several tree-huggin' idiots happy…
It's time we stopped using oil.
And here's how we do it.
It's time for us to show the rest of the world what America is all about. It's
time for us to invent practical vehicles that do not use fossil fuels. That
would cripple the terrorist organizations being funded by Middle Eastern
concerns. No more Royalty riding around in expensive cars. No more luxurious
desert mansions for the Arab oil barons. The people of the Middle East would
finally get the chance to see that their leaders are frauds. They would see them
as nothing but two bit extortionists.
The United States is the world's marketplace. If we don't need oil anymore, how
long will it be until the people of the Middle East demand freedom from the
oppressive leaders? How long until some form of Democracy will be demand in the
Middle East?
The Middle Eastern leaders live off the backs of their citizens. When was the
last time Yasser Arafat missed a meal?(Let's face it, that fat bastard is more
worried about when dinner is than the cause that 18-year old suicide bomber took
up.) When was the last time Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak had to walk miles
to get water? When was the last time Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Abdullah had to
skip a meal to feed his kids?
This will not be an easy road for us. We will need to use our creative skills.
We will need to start getting serious about changing our habits. If we are being
asked to go through security checkpoints here at home, then its time to inflict
serious pain on those causing ours. Let's find something better than using oil
and really stick it to those that are the cause of our problems. Let's number
the days for spineless Arab leaders who allow people like Osama bin Laden to
convince Muslims that America is keeping them poor. It's those leaders that are
hoarding the wealth in the Middle East, not America.
That's the Soapbox, I'm Jason Doyle.
Email me at soapboxman@columnist.com
