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The Ring of Governor King
Dedicated to the notion in Tabitha King’s “A Gradual Canticle for Augustine” that dreams are powerful
by Ox

“Every day gay Mexicans sneak across our borders and unplug the life support machines of old ladies.” — The Simpsons‘ Homer Simpson (on Fox) saying something that neither Governor King nor I would ever utter….

I love the ring of Governor King. But this isn’t just an exercise in phonetic-centered wordplay. I’ve got some serious blah blah to lay on Stephen King, and I’m hoping that someone out there will put this in his hands. So that my ideas are not permanently reduced to sound bites, as they must be here. So that I can have the chance to elaborate on what’s below… directly.

The Governor of Maine gets paid less than any other governor in the USA. And no writer is likely to want to be immersed in politics… regardless of remuneration involved. Still, let’s imagine that Stephen King would consider serving as the chief executive in his state, beginning in 2015, if it can be on his terms.

At that point he’ll be 67+. I’m going to be 68 in a little over a month… and whatever Stephen’s take on this idea might be now… well, I can tell ‘ya there’s a shot at him being into it… down the line. Timing – truly — can be everything.

For one, we’ll have all passed a lot of deadlines by then, failed miserably on many counts. That’s what the smart money says. And Grandfather Stephen could very well be attracted to an opportunity to make a difference in a new realm at that juncture. For, as they say in some Native American circles, “we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

Elaboration on the following (seemingly) outrageous statements upon request:

1. Stephen would NOT have to do any traditional campaigning. That includes NOT having to spend a dime. This is a zero budget proposal.

2. Stephen would not necessarily have to be associated with any particular political party. Conceivably, he could run as a write-in.

3. Although I can see Stephen winning, he would not have to actually secure the gubernatorial seat to create a watershed in history. For instance, in the history of USA gubernatorial politics, there has never been an instance where ALL third parties COMBINED ever garnered more than 500,000 votes for a given electoral contest. I can guarantee that we could collect that many votes for Stephen… with the particular plan that I have in mind.

4. A gubernatorial victory in any state by someone who is not a career politician could transform life virtually overnight. To put it mildly, there is much that such a chief executive could do unilaterally (that’s never been attempted before) without having to compromise with careerists. Maine — with its small, relatively homogenous population — would certainly see immediate, unprecedented/positive results. And the advances made could generate sweet ripples, traveling far beyond its borders… faster than the publication of a new Stephen King novel.

I could go on, but I’d like to get some feedback before doing so. Please pass the word, if you’re in a position to do so. I’d like to get started with this The Party’s Over Party or The Let the Party Begin Party sooner rather than… too late.

Here’s hoping I get a ring. [Pause.] I’m ready.

Blessings in solidarity,
Ricardo Bueyhombre
(Richard Oxman)
831-688-8038 at any hour in Santa Cruz County, California, or impelus@gmail.com
P.S. Even marriages made in Heaven can make use of rings, yes?