Another week, another instance where innocent people are plagued by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s thirst for relevance.
On Tuesday, Jindal posted a lengthy op-ed about last week’s Oregon shooting to his website’s blog.
Instead of blaming the mental health care system, gun-free zones or anything politically relevant, Jindal took aim at our country’s greatest threat: pop culture.
“These shootings are a symptom of deep and serious cultural decay in our society,” Jindal wrote in the blog.
He criticized young boys growing up without fathers and playing video games, families lacking values and modern music promoting evil.
Jindal’s point about music is valid. After listening to Rihanna’s “B—h Better Have My Money,” I totally want to flaunt the laws of God and degrade some women. #Merica
Jindal’s right about families lacking values too. Our country’s obsession with the Kardashians is likely why these horrific shootings keep happening. People are just so enraged by Kim Kardashian they feel the need to hurt others.
It’s logical when you think about it.
This isn’t the first time Jindal criticized modern pop culture.
He was quick to come to the defense of “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson when he was suspended by A&E for homophobic remarks in a GQ interview.
“It is a messed up situation when Miley Cyrus gets a laugh and Phil Robertson gets suspended,” Jindal said in a December 2013 statement.
I’m grateful our governor is so outspoken on the issues truly affecting our nation.
If we don’t save children from Miley Cyrus’ influence, they’re going to end up snorting glitter and twerking on people in bear costumes.
From a public relations perspective, Jindal saying ludicrous things makes sense. He’s competing in a field against Donald Trump, Jeb Bush, Ben Carson and other figures who are capable of grabbing headlines.
He has to say something the other candidates aren’t saying.
It’s just hard to believe a Rhodes Scholar is capable of such idiotic thoughts.
Citing pop culture as the problem is bordering on satire. Though Jindal’s entire campaign seems like it’s a giant SNL sketch, so it’s not surprising.
What is surprising is Jindal is still in this race.
Admitting defeat is really hard to do, but sometimes it’s the proper course of action.
Whenever a candidate responds to horrific violence by attacking pop culture instead of offering a solution, it’s likely time for them to bow out.
Thanks for the laughs, Bobby, but the citizens of Iowa suffered through your presence long enough.
Just go home.
John Gavin Harp is a 20-year-old mass communication junior from St. Francisville, Louisiana. You can reach him on Twitter @SirJohnGavin.
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