By Tim Dillenbeck Santa Monica
To Steve Breen, the self-proclaimed “best looking mailman at the Post Office,”
What ever tacit respect I may have once had for your political and social perspective, after reading “Let them eat cake” (page 5, April 30) I no longer consider you to be either an intellect or mature. Your extended screed on “Barry” Obama read more like a juvenile impersonation of Rush Limbaugh-esque, AM radio talk show, bombastic name-calling. You came off like a child, a petty political hack, and not at all a clever or good one, at that.
Here’s what I read into your unending list of insults: You are painfully aware of the inadequacy of your party’s leaders and failed doctrines. November will not be a good month for you. In your fear you descend to the depths of political mudslinging. It seems desperate. You are worried.
I accept your “haircut” challenge, with a slight modification. If I lose, a haircut it is. If you lose, you must agree to grow your hair and beard, untrimmed, for one year. Sign on the dotted line.
One more thing. The name is Barack not “Barry,” Stevey. Grow up.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 3, 2008. Read the original PDF.