Two years ago - on Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, 2012 - The Controversy was launched with my first commentary. Today - Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2014 - The Controversy celebrates our 2nd Anniversary with number 123 in my series of columns. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
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Hollywood was my dream for life. But he turned that dream in to a nightmare of death. I was an aspiring actress with a love for the thespian world. During the 1960s, I performed on television - first in commercials and later in such series as The Beverly Hillbillies, Mr. Ed, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and Petticoat Junction. Film directors saw me as an up and coming star after sharing the silver screen with Dean Martin in The Wrecking Crew; one of Dean's "Matt Helm" counter-espionage movies. But I am perhaps most identified in the role of Jennifer North in Valley Of The Dolls - based on the steamy novel written by Jacqueline Susann - and for which I earned a Golden Globe Award nomination. From Playboy to Vogue to Esquire, I was a high-profile model...appearing regularly in fashion magazines and as a so-called "cover girl." But he destroyed my hopes and everything I longed to achieve. He savagely orchestrated my horrific murder.
He...is Charles Manson. And I...am Sharon Tate.
On August 9th, 1969 - at the age of 26 - I was eight and a half months pregnant with my first child...a son. My husband was prominent film director, Roman Polanski. My parents were enthusiastically awaiting the birth of their first grandchild. But...along with four others...I - and my unborn baby - became victims of the infamous "Manson Family"...when with 16 punctures to my body...I was violently and viciously stabbed to death in my Los Angeles home. I am buried...holding my son in my arms.
The notorious Manson was convicted in 1971 of conspiracy to commit murder...for plotting a series of grisly homicides. He had been sentenced to death, but this useless creature's penalty was overturned in 1972 when the California Supreme Court temporarily abolished capital punishment. Unfortunately, when the death penalty was later reinstated in California, it did not affect Manson...who remains incarcerated at Corcoran State Prison. And although he has been eligible for parole on a dozen separate occasions... thankfully, prison officials have rightfully decided...12 times over the years... to deny parole to Manson...and that to release this animal...this beast...back in to society...would be a travesty of justice. Parole won't be considered again until the spring of 2027...and - if he's still alive - Manson will be nearly 93 years old.
But now...a 25-year old woman - whose name I refuse to mention, as it would only provide her with unwarranted publicity, and who must in some way be mentally unbalanced - wants to marry Manson. She must be out of her mind - a real nut job. Manson is a convicted felon who is responsible for ending the lives of numerous people. He deserves no happiness; only suffering. And at 80 years of age, he should not be entitled to any pleasures whatsoever. Therefore, to allow Manson - a maniacal madman - to be given any form of rights...or privileges...should not be validated. Published reports say that prison officials won't give Manson any conjugal visits with his bimbo bride once they have tied the knot sometime in December. Why would this half-baked, harebrained hussy want to hook-up - let alone, marry - the mastermind of a cold-blooded murder spree?
I was a sweet, kind and caring person...who my husband, Roman called "too nice"...and Charles Manson took away my life and my opportunity to enjoy the love of my spouse, children and grandchildren. And yet now...the State of California and prison authorities may actually permit the nuptials of Manson to a woman who obviously has an agenda and an ulterior motive for marrying an unstable and deranged, psychopathic killer who doctors have diagnosed with schizophrenia and paranoid delusional disorder. They can reportedly even invite up to 10 guests; as long as they're not prison inmates. The powers-that-be have stated that Manson will be granted a short kiss after he and his soon-to-be wife recite their vows and say, "I do." For her sake...hopefully it won't be a kiss of death.
For 45 years, I have made every effort to haunt this scumbag from the grave he put me in...but nothing fears him...for he has no soul...and he has no heart. God willing...the hearts and souls of prison officials in California will keep Manson behind bars forever...scrub and squelch this marriage mockery... and not give him any ounce of joy or jubilation. And that someday... someday....Charles Manson will be greeted...by the pitchfork of the devil himself.
Sharon...I couldn't have said it better myself.
And that's The Controversy for today.
I'm Gary B. Duglin.
"We'll talk again."
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If you're a Democrat and you didn't vote in the Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 midterm elections then...SHAME ON YOU!
Two-thirds of American adults - 18 years of age and older - ignored the Constitutional process on Election Day and refused to cast their ballots. So if you're a Democrat and you're complaining today that the United States Senate and the House of Representatives will both have control in Congress come January, 2015 then...SHUT YOUR MOUTHS! You have no business bitching about anything because you did nothing to help the Democrats be elected and you did a great deal to cause them to lose.
Despite the loss by Democrats earlier this week...I want to be confident that the Republicans on Capitol Hill will stop the gridlock from one end of Pennsylvania Avenue to the other and that the GOP and its leaders - Speaker of the House John Boehner
and
presumed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell -
will work together with President Obama in a way that is best for America and Americans.
I can only hope that on Election Day 2016 that those of you Democrats, who in 2014, didn't bother to perform your duty and act responsibly by voting...will think about what happened this time around when you don't vote...and that you will run...not walk...to the polls two years from now.
On Tuesday, November 4th 2014, we Democrats lost the Senate. On Tuesday, November 8th, 2016, let's not lose the Presidency...and let's take back the Senate and the House of Representatives. On Tuesday night, November 8th, 2016, I want to hear all the television network anchors report..."The 45th President of the United States will be...Hillary Rodham Clinton."
And that's The Controversy for today.
I'm Gary B. Duglin.
"We'll talk again."
The Controversy is a publication of GBD
Productions. Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Controversy is Gary B. Duglin.
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The Controversy this week makes a prediction. With the midterm elections coming up tomorrow - Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 - count on the Democrats winning, winning, winning...and you can bet on the Democrats to keep control of the United States Senate. Take it to the bank.
That being said...every single American adult - EVERYONE - 18 years of age and older MUST get to the polls on November 4th and you MUST cast your ballots. Whether you're a Democrat, a Republican or an Independent...your vote could make the difference in your favorite candidate winning. If the polls are correct, many elections are going to be very, very close...so turnout is essential. I realize that you've read this...or heard this...over and over and over again...in every local, state and national election...but it's so very true. If you don't vote, then you have no business complaining if your candidates and your political party don't win. That's my bi-partisan statement.
As for my partisan comment...if you're a Democrat...and you don't want the Republicans in Congress to give President Obama more grief than he deserves, then make sure you vote for every Democratic candidate running for the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. The same applies for those of you who are voting for the Governor of your state and the mayors of your cities. Vote Democrat!
Don't let the Republicans in Congress and Republican Governors try to destroy education in our country. Don't let Republicans make it easier for people to purchase guns. We must have stronger and tougher gun control laws. And, of course, don't let Republicans on Capitol Hill focus on efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act...because - since that can never happen - Congress - as a whole - needs to concentrate on more priorities concerning Americans than by attempting to do away with a law of the land that has been endorsed by all three branches of the federal government.
The Republicans must lose their elections and the Democrats must be victorious. It's the only way to keep America moving forward and on a proper path for peace...for economic prosperity...for an increase in the minimum wage...a continued decrease in unemployment...and for everything that will be good and great for the United States of America.
So again...vote for Democrats...and keep America headed in the right direction. Or I really should say...in the "left" direction.
And that's The Controversy for today.
I'm Gary B. Duglin.
"We'll talk again."
The Controversy is a publication of GBD
Productions. Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Controversy is Gary B. Duglin.
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