Andy Rooney Didn't Say It

Recently, I recieved an e-mail with a supposed rant from 60 Minutes journalist, Andy Rooney.

As it turns out, Andy Rooney didn't say it. But why would it be a "BIG AMEN" even if he did? The truth is, most of these comments were made by comedian George Carlin in a piece titled "The Bad American". I challenge you to read it and then ask yourself if you would give a "BIG AMEN" to his views.

This e-mail was cleverly written, with a well-respected pop-icon given credit to the statements.

The piece even throws in references to God in a subtle attempt to reconcile the consciences of any spiritual types that may be reading. The end of the matter is this, if Andy Rooney had made most of these statements, he would no longer be well-respected.

I saw this on a sign once.

TACT: The unspoken part of what you're thinking.

The truth is, everyone thinks bad thoughts now and then. I myself have thought some of the things written in this e-mail. But it's not what you think that counts, it's what you put into action.

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

This proverb does not say; "Death and life are in the power of the thought.."

Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established."

Eureka

BTJ

For extra credit, check out David Bresnahan's views on this subject. It's a nice article.