There are, of course, plenty of so-called popular entertainers who are mediocre minor-talents. Peewee (aka Paul Reubens) Herman's eternal child act never was very funny, and even PeeWee/Reuben's alleged antics in an adult theatre in his hometown of Sarasota, Florida did not change his status as a minor-talent. Other minor-talents and has-beens in the entertainment industry include: Barry Manilow, Mr. T, Bobcat Goldthwait, most of the aliased so-called rap musicians, and a whole galaxy of other short-lived stars.
Politics is, of course, the major stronghold of American mediocrity. Ronald Reagan is, as I see it, the Patriarch of American mediocrity, since this country has gone so far downhill after his eight years in office. Dan Quayle is likewise the epitome of American mediocrity for obvious reasons.
Congress is a major country club, fraternity, and indeed a menagerie of mediocrity, and as a result, career politicians have transformed this nation from something to be proud of (home of the free... land of opportunity... etc.) to a place where mediocrity and poor quality has become the rule rather than the exception. If things continue as they are or get worse, I can perhaps foresee this country changing from a place where the American Dream truly exists to an abattoir (slaughterhouse) of nearly everyone's hopes, dreams, and ambitions. (to be cont'd)
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