Now, I might be a little twisted after drinking so much DayQuil, but watching a young, clean-cut white guy, a representative for Peoria, Illinois, talking about buying real-estate in when he was 16 -- "Who likes making money?" No hands are raised -- to a group of D.C. high school kids is the funniest thing I've ever seen.
Thank you, CSPAN.
He's 27 and will be a major figure in the Republican party in the coming years. He's a business whiz who will continue to win because he's good at making money. Lots of it.
Aaron Schock is no doubt smart, and his election is both due to his brilliance and what will continue to be a distrust of the Old Guard in Government. He is young and completely capable of answering any question as if it's actually on his intellectual level in the pitch-perfect, hollow political way.
I don't want to say this man is soulless. Perhaps making money, building, selling, investing and making sure you get to decide who makes the rules is an admirable thing. The boy's got drive, after all!
He started his political career after complaining to the school board that he should be able to graduate early, even though he hadn't completed his fourth year of P.E..
Maybe the locker rooms were awkward?
Time and time again, Schock answers questions with a subtle undertone of enjoying power.
"Be prepared for opportunity," Shock says about his future. And soon he's mentioning Blagojevich and the history of corruption of the Illinois Governor's Office.
"Education is a great equalizer, public education. But, there's nothing more important than a growing economy."
It's unsettling.
Like when he praises working class families and agriculture, then quickly notes that it's the wealthy, investment class that creates jobs.
Tech savy, if he continues to becoming a ranking member in important House subcommittees, he may be able to make a household name for himself. Recently, he traveled with President Obama to the embarrassing Caterpillar Plant speech, and later made his first over sea's Congressional journey, all within his first year in Congress.
Something tells me he'd be put-off by Meghan McCain's strong sexuality, despite his love for her father. But, if he bares the cross, so to speak, they could be a real power couple. MySpace photos suggest he isn't totally uncomfortable with full-chested women, good luck Meghan!
But it's not all fairy-tale, as the two will have to reconcile their opposing views on homosexuality.
A terrible fight will break out while he's meeting Big Daddy Maverick at one of the many vacation homes.
They'll quietly dismiss themselves from the main gathering, back by the pool house.
"Come on, Meghan! You don't want to be out in the desert fighting terrorism, worrying about if your buddy's gonna try and stick it DOWN THERE."
The horror, Mr. Schock, the horror.
