Opus 2017-233: Headlines: Senator Rock?

Kid Rock is talking about running for the Senate.  There are many articles about this.  One is at Politico, a site I usually avoid.  I must admit I did not read the entire article.  The writer seemed to be paid by the word not by the idea, and I got the basic idea at the beginning:  Kid Rock could be a real candidate.  Since I don’t live in Michigan I don’t have a horse in the race, but of course I have opinions.

My opinions about Kid Rock have less validity than usual.  I know the name but I don’t live in a world where his personality and style cause a ripple.  We have two issues that I can look at though.  The first is moral character.  From my Christian value system he seems to be a total writeoff.  The list of behaviors that I would reject is long.  His vocabulary is unacceptable.  His sense of personal right and wrong leaves a lot to be desired.  If I were selecting a son in law or pastor he would not even be allowed on the property.  If you were doing either I would ask you to stop and think.

But life is never simple.  There seem to be sides to him that conflict with the concern about his vocabulary.  He seems to be genuinely concerned about the world he lives in.  He gets involved with his checkbook not just convenient sound bites.  He helps people less fortunate.  Those qualities make him a Republican.

The second issue is where he stands on the issues and that is a totally blank book to me. 

It looks to be an interesting possibility.  I am concerned with electing people of integrity and character.  Having said that, I would prefer a doctor of great skill with a foul mouth to someone who cheated his way through medical school but speaks like an angel.

Again, I am glad I don’t have a horse in the race.  I struggled voting for Trump, but so far I am pleasantly surprised at what he is getting done.  Maybe Kid Rock will follow in those shoes.

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