Monday, January 7, 2008

Elvis—and Ed Meese's speechwriter—will be in the building

“The president has been right on target when it comes to taxes and their effect on the economy. Because of his persistence, federal income taxes have been lowered, the marriage penalty has been reduced, the death tax is being phased out, and taxes on capital gains and stock dividends have been cut. The economy has responded with higher growth and increased productivity.”

.....—So said Lance T. Izumi, a senior fellow at the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy in a 2004 article for National Review Online (Flawed Fiscal Philosophy: Bush should listen to Friedman and Hayek).
.....So what? So Lance will be one of Raghu’s guest speakers for the Chancellor’s opening session on Wednesday—here at the new Performing Arse Center at Irvine Valley College.
.....As you know, the district’s own Tracy Daly has spammed us this morning, urging us to “make plans to attend the Chancellor’s Opening Session this Wednesday….”
.....Tracy slyly hints that ELVIS WILL BE IN THE BUILDING: “rumors abound that a celebrity may be providing the entertainment.”
.....The “Elvis” theory is supported (well, not really) by the other guest speaker: Dr. Wallace Walrod of the Orange County Business Council. Grizzled SOCCCD veterans will recall that, the last time Walrod graced us with his presence, a year ago, a fake Elvis/Neil Diamond provided the entertainment. Raghu had found the fellow whilst bar-hopping.
.....One more factoid about this Lance Izumi fella: back in the 80s, he was a speechwriter for U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese.
.....Wow.


QUESTION: should I bring my camcorder to Wednesday's event? Not sure.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nope. I heard they got a Willie Nelson impersonator.

Anonymous said...

Unh-unh. It's a Liza Minelli impresonator. Ellison set the whole thing up.

Anonymous said...

A Republican hack speaking in Orange County! Whooda thunk it?

Anonymous said...

Ed Meese, oooh baby take me back.

It's going to be a David Bowie impersonator.

Anonymous said...

Why must they have entertainment?

Why can't we have stuff like other colleges do?

How about an old car to smash with sledge hammers?

Anonymous said...

No, it's a Ronald Reagan imitator accompanied by a faux John Wayne.

Anonymous said...

How about Jack Palance in drag?

Anonymous said...

Tom Cruise! Tom Cruise!

Pretty please.

Anonymous said...

Maybe it's Sheriff Mike! I hear the OTHER Debbie was well-known at Irvine's Woodbridge High School when she was there. Maybe Mike and the Two Debbies will show up!

Anonymous said...

oooh - they could do some kind of Tony Orlando and Dawn thing then...

Anonymous said...

Tom Fuentes is going to do his Marlon Brando/Godfather act..just watch. and DO bring the camcorder!

Anonymous said...

the horses ass sure looks like you, chunk!

Anonymous said...

Love the tartan Performing Arts Center! That makes me laugh every time.

Anonymous said...

By all means, bring your camcorder! I LOVE the new movie featurettes on DISSENT!

Anonymous said...

that last reply was a downright sqeal.

Anonymous said...

Well, Chunk is widely regarded as the Beatles of the faculty. A little squeal is OK now and then.

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