Nugent Rocks the Vote. . .to be Governor

Well, as if we hadn't seen it all, now it seems that Michigan wants to out do Minnesota and California for the governor with the most star power. But seriously, folks, it looks like Ted Nugent could make a run to be Michigan's governor in 2006. Yes, that Ted Nugent and he's still touring (although he finished his summer tour). Quoth the 70's rocker on his 50-50 chance to run:

"If I can get the support of my family and business partners, I believe I could absolutely make a difference--I would absolutely run for Governor."

An article was featured entitled, "The Desouling of America Dribbles On", by Mr. Nugent castigates Chante Jawan Mallard for running over a man and allowing him to die in her windshield before attempting to cover up the crime. Said Ted:

I don't think anything really shocks Americans anymore. Not enough to actually do something about it at least. From finding babies in dumpsters to any other unimaginable acts of random depravity and violence, Americans have been exposed to the rotting, stinking, maggot-infested underbelly of our culture for so long that we've become desensitized to it. And our own spineless apathy is the shameless result.

Wow. Not sure what to make of it, my DAD listened to Nugent on vinyl; I'm interested to see how this shapes up. Before we start making fun of this, be sure to read his bio and philosophy. I find it very interesting how his career starts out as your typical rock star ("Considered #1 Guitar Showman in the world", "#1 Tour in the World with KISS 2K") and starts showing more orientation towards family ("named Father of the Year at children's school"), outdoors and gun rights ("Appointed to Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association, 1995-").

Ironically, on the day I surfed his page, Gov. Jesse Ventura appeared for an interview.

(cap tip to Mark Byron)