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Monologue Mania Day # 668 Everything is Politics by Janet S. Tiger Dec. 11, 2015
Everything is Politics
first year - Feb. 13, 2014 - Feb. 13, 2015
I've continued with a monologue a day until the spirit moves me to stop, so if you have any ideas for a monologue you want me to write, please let me know at tigerteam1@gmail.com.
If you just started this blog and want to read the earlier monologues-
For a list of the titles and blurbs from each day, click here There are now over 600!
Get more great award-winning monologues - MonologueZone.com
If you'd like to write your own monologues, I happen to have a book for that -
How to Write a Monologue in 10 Easy Lessons (Well, maybe not so easy)
Thank you for your comments - and for liking and sharing this site. Wishing you much success!
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Monologue Mania Day # 668 Everything is Politics by Janet S. Tiger Dec. 11, 2015
Everything is Politics
by Janet S. Tiger
© 2015 all rights reserved
tigerteam1@gmail.com
(This is a political campaign manager and it shows. In his 40s in the 1970s,, good-looking, divorced, well-dressed and very smart. He is now having to search for the words to tell the potential candidate changes must be made)
(Laughing) Political! why my dear, misguided new friend, everything is political!
People complain about politicians, but the fact is, a man at work sees his friend doing something maybe a little out of the ordinary- the first things that go through the mind are - do I tell? Who do I tell? How will this help me? How will it hurt?
That is all politics. The neighbor who decides not to tell when the milk man's delivery lasts for an hour......or the doctor who holds back vital health information from a reporter because it could ruin a friend......all part of the human political game we call....life.
I've been watching....your own daughter is pretty savvy politically....yes, I know she's always got a ....what's a polite word?......an original view of the issues. But she knows when to argue......and most important, she knows when to shut up......that, my new friend is what makes a good politician.
(Goes to the bar, pours a drink, not sure how to continue)
Ok, I'm not sure how to bring this up politely, but there are a few issues you're going to need to address. The first, is your family.....(listens, holds up hands) ...oh, I know your daughter loves to argue with you, but she's an asset. A big one in her age range. She is firecely independent - yet she still loves you, that counts for a lot with that voting demographic.
And your wife, she's ...(very appreciative)....she's your biggest asset.....and your mother-in-law, well, even if she disagrees, everyone loves a funny old lady,
Your son is also appealing to the religious vote.....even if he turned out to be......not so religious, he's young, and he seems to not be involved in drugs.....so, you have a solid group behind you. Big supporters......and if you choose to say yes to the nomination, this is a great time of year.....lots of good photos around the holidays....but we'll get to that later.
The biggest issue here....is the fact that....your insistence on honesty is a trait not particularly needed in the world of politics....
(Listens)
Am I saying you are too honest? I don't think that's possible....but yes, you are. Unnecessarily so.....and unfortunately.....in ways that are definitely deleterious to the chance of winning.
You could learn something from that daughter of yours......like how to pick your battles. Because from where I sit.....you may know how to play baseball, but unless you decide to learn how to play the decidedly unruly game of politics.....you ain't gonna win!
(He raises his glass)
And that's the truth!
(Lights out on the truth...)
© 2015 all rights reserved
tigerteam1@gmail.com
(This is a political campaign manager and it shows. In his 40s in the 1970s,, good-looking, divorced, well-dressed and very smart. He is now having to search for the words to tell the potential candidate changes must be made)
(Laughing) Political! why my dear, misguided new friend, everything is political!
People complain about politicians, but the fact is, a man at work sees his friend doing something maybe a little out of the ordinary- the first things that go through the mind are - do I tell? Who do I tell? How will this help me? How will it hurt?
That is all politics. The neighbor who decides not to tell when the milk man's delivery lasts for an hour......or the doctor who holds back vital health information from a reporter because it could ruin a friend......all part of the human political game we call....life.
I've been watching....your own daughter is pretty savvy politically....yes, I know she's always got a ....what's a polite word?......an original view of the issues. But she knows when to argue......and most important, she knows when to shut up......that, my new friend is what makes a good politician.
(Goes to the bar, pours a drink, not sure how to continue)
Ok, I'm not sure how to bring this up politely, but there are a few issues you're going to need to address. The first, is your family.....(listens, holds up hands) ...oh, I know your daughter loves to argue with you, but she's an asset. A big one in her age range. She is firecely independent - yet she still loves you, that counts for a lot with that voting demographic.
And your wife, she's ...(very appreciative)....she's your biggest asset.....and your mother-in-law, well, even if she disagrees, everyone loves a funny old lady,
Your son is also appealing to the religious vote.....even if he turned out to be......not so religious, he's young, and he seems to not be involved in drugs.....so, you have a solid group behind you. Big supporters......and if you choose to say yes to the nomination, this is a great time of year.....lots of good photos around the holidays....but we'll get to that later.
The biggest issue here....is the fact that....your insistence on honesty is a trait not particularly needed in the world of politics....
(Listens)
Am I saying you are too honest? I don't think that's possible....but yes, you are. Unnecessarily so.....and unfortunately.....in ways that are definitely deleterious to the chance of winning.
You could learn something from that daughter of yours......like how to pick your battles. Because from where I sit.....you may know how to play baseball, but unless you decide to learn how to play the decidedly unruly game of politics.....you ain't gonna win!
(He raises his glass)
And that's the truth!
(Lights out on the truth...)
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Janet S. Tiger 858-736-6315
JanetSTigerMonologueMania.blogspot.com
Member Dramatists Guild since 1983
Playwright-in-Residence
Swedenborg Hall 2006-8
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