(WESTERN THEME)
SS: THE LIVES OF THE COWBOYS....brought to you by Old Leather
Butt Saddle Pads --- ...And now as we join Dusty and Lefty, they're heading south along the Missouri River toward Sioux City----
(HORSE WHINNIES AND HOOVES, CATTLE, OUTDOOR AMBIENCE)
GK: I thought you said there was a stockyards here.
TR: There was.
GK: Well, I don't see one now.
TR: Maybe it's up ahead. Giddup. (WHOOPS, CATTLE, HORSES)
GK: Amazing to think that in just a few short days the folks in these houses will be starting the ball rolling toward the election of a new President of the United States----
TR: Who said it was going to be a new one?
GK: A President. You know what I mean. Quite a privilege. First presidential primary in the country.
TR: It's caucuses, it ain't a primary.
GK: Anyway, it's inspiring. Democracy is like sex, Dusty. When it's good, it's great, and when it's bad, it's still pretty good.
TR: I'd say democracy is like a royal flush. You read about it but don't hold your breath waiting for it to happen.
GK: All these candidates traveling around the state of Iowa. They're living the cowboy life, Dusty. Lonely, the beds are lousy, the food is bad, your back hurts, and every time you turn around there are all these dull uncomprehending faces. (CATTLE LOUDER)
TR: The difference is that we're free and they're not. We can say anything we please. Those guys are scripted.
GK: What have you said that's so brilliant?
TR: Didn't say I had, said I was free to.
GK: Well, go ahead, don't let me stop you.
TR: When I think you're ready to hear it, maybe I will. Meanwhile, I want to get to Sioux City and sell the herd and get me a steak dinner and a bottle of rotgut whiskey and meet one of those liberal dance hall
floozies and dance until the sun comes up.
GK: Whiskey and women. Not my favorite things, let me tell you.
TR: What are your favorite things? Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens?
GK: I wouldn't mind having some roses. I sorta miss flowers on the trail. I got some bulbs in my saddlebag, you know.
TR: What you got?
GK: A narcissus.
TR: Narcissus, huh?
GK: Narcissus.
TR: I never heard of a cowboy having a narcissus.
GK: So?
TR: Word gets around that you have a narcissus, the boys're gonna give you a
nickname and it won't be Narse. Giddup. Heeyaw---- (CATTLE, HORSES. BRIDGE)
GK: We sold the cattle to a fellow who paid cash. Some cash and the rest in a personal check. Makes you nervous to take a check on a Saturday morning but what could we do? It was cold, we needed a room. We split the dough and I headed over to the Pork Barrel Casino (INDOOR BAR AMBIENCE, CASINO) just to look around and I went over to a blackjack table and the dealer sort of looked familiar.
TR (GORE): If you are interested in a game of blackjack, it'd be my pleasure to deal for you, just as I've dealt blackjack to countless Americans of all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds who have come here to the casino in the hopes of improving their lives-----
GK: Your name tag says Gore---- are you the same-----
TR (GORE): I am indeed and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance and that is one of the gratifying things about public life is the number of people just such as yourself with whom I feel I have a personal relationship----.
GK: And now you're a blackjack dealer?
TR (GORE): I am and before I begin to deal the cards, let me just share with you a feeling I have, and perhaps you have it too, that even though there are those who say the statistical probabilities of blackjack are slim, and even though your luck may have been poor in the past, you are on the verge of a tremendous victory here. I can feel it. I feel that you are just about to turn your life around and (FADING) find new purpose, new meaning----- (BRIDGE)
GK: I lost that hand and I kept losing. Al Gore was very encouraging.
TR (GORE): Some people would say that is not a good move to hold at 13, but there are reasons for doing that, good reasons, and now I can't help but feeling that you're just about to win very very big indeed and (SLAP CARD), why there's a two ---- that's a good start--- (SLAP) and there is a six of hearts, likewise a fine card, and you have eight, and now (BRIDGE)
GK: I made it out the door with a couple bucks still in my pocket and there at the door was a young woman handing out campaign pamphlets----..
SS: Hi. Do you have a minute to talk about how we need to keep social security strong for our children?
GK: I don't have children.
SS: And how we need to protect the environment so its there for our kids.
GK: Sorry. I'm not from here. I'm a cowboy.
SS: I'm campaigning for Larry Lipscomb for the Democratic nomination for president.
GK: That's fine, but I'm not an Iowan. I don't have a residence. No bank account. Don't pay taxes. I'm a cowboy.
SS: He's the vegetarian candidate. The only one standing up for animal rights.
GK: I see.
SS: He's anti-pork.
GK: Interesting.
SS: Do you know what it's like for a pig to be slaughtered?
GK: I imagine it's an emotional moment-----
SS: It is. Larry had a pet pig when he was a boy so he understands. He wants to free pigs to lead natural lives.
GK: How is he doing in Iowa?
SS: We feel that our message is getting across. (BRIDGE)
GK: She was such a nice person. I took a pamphlet and I invited her to have a cup of coffee and she did and we talked about social security and the environment and then she noticed my guitar.
SS: Are you a singer?
GK: Some people would say so, yes. A few.
SS: Did you ever have, like, a hit record or anything?
GK: No, I never did. Never will. (STRUM, BAD CHORD) Winning is an unnatural condition, kid. A temporary illusion. Life isn't about winning. It's about warmth and friendship. (STRUMMING)
Blow blow thou winter wind
Thou are not so unkind
As man's ingratitude as man's ingratitude
Thy teeth are not so sharp
Thy bite is not so hard
As callous attitude, as callous attitude.
Come come my cowboy pals
Here in the old corral
And build a fire on an evening dark and drear
And let us not discuss
The ills befallen us
But raise a glass of cheer, and raise a glass of cheer.
Git along little doggies.
How fortunate are we
In this good company
O Iowa I raise a simple song to you
Standing eye to eye
O what a clear blue sky
I owe a lot to you Iowa yes I do
Git along little doggies
Let friendship rule the day
And grudges put away
And be of cheerful mind here on a winter night.
In the city of the Sioux
I'm glad to be with you
Republicans or Democrats of left or right
I'm in love --.huh--..I'm all shook up
Huh huh huh huh yeh yeh I'm all shook up. (THEME)
SS: The Lives of the Cowboys----.was brought to you by Iowa Brand Guitar Strings----.they're a little flat but after awhile you don't notice it.
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