Whats wrong with being a cowboy?

Question

One of the accusations aimed at President Bush by his detractors is to call him a "cowboy," as if this is some mark of shame, implying something sinister or simple-minded. I keep wondering why.

Have you ever watched a rodeo? They've started interviewing the contestants after they compete, giving the audience a little glimpse into the
character of these athletes, something like the ones conducted preceding title fights and following basketball and football games. They go something like this. "Cody, you made a spectacular ride, which moves you into first place. How do you feel about your position as the number one bull-rider in the country?" Well, ma'am, (notice the use of a term of respect, a vanishing social custom among most Americans under the
age of 30), I've been real lucky. I've drawn some good bulls and everything has fallen into place for me this year. Some of my competitors have had some injuries and bad luck. I just hope I can stay healthy." Before his closest competitor

comes out of the chute, this cowboy then climbs up on the fence and helps him tie on his rigging. He gives that same guy a high five at the side of the arena when he's beaten by two points
on the ride he helped him prepare for. How many times have you seen an arena full of rodeo fans take to the streets following a competition and set fire to cars or hold an impromptu riot because they felt dissatisfied with the final outcome, as Michigan State students recently did? There is no booing of officials when scores are announced. I've never heard of a contested call by any competitor, even when it meant
the difference between winning and losing... Cowboys don't whine. Cowboys regularly loan each other equipment and even horses, frequently $50,000 to $100,000 animals, when a fellow competitor's ride didn't arrive in time for tonight's roping or bulldogging or whatever. When 'The Star Spangled Banner' is played, to a man and woman they rise to their feet and put their hats over their hearts

in respect. They don't wear T-shirts bearing offensive sexual messages. When a cowboy (or cowgirl) is injured, the rest hold fund-raisers and donate time and money to help him or her and their families through a rough financial time. A lifetime achievement is the day when a contestant reaches $1 million in
earnings. To reach that goal, he or she has spent about 15 years practicing and suffering dozens of injuries, traveled hundreds of thousands of miles from rodeo to rodeo, frequently with their toughest competition, who also happens to be their best friend. Headlines never seem to carry news of a world-champion bull rider or calf roper beating up his wife or being arrested for molesting under-age girls. And they, too,
have their groupies and some even have failed marriages, sad victims of the vagabond lifestyle necessary to follow the rodeo circuit. They seem to know who their fathers are and most often seem to be married to the mothers of their children. They thank their families

for their successes. So, I have to ask: What's wrong with being described as a "cowboy?" It seems to me to be high praise in a world full of folks with questionable moral standards, technicolor hair, bodies adorned with rings and tattoos in startling locations and no respect for anything of value or worth. It seems our "cowboy" president is in some pretty good company.


Sure beats being a Frenchman.
Ride 'em Cowboy!
Happy trails and God Bless

Answer 1

Cowboys are sexy! i live in tx. and when i see those tall, sexy cowboys with their boots, hats, jeans, trucks, and swagger it makes me squirm!! ; )

Answer 2

Bush is not a cowboy...he didn't even grow up in Texas. He was born there sure, but he grew up in New England and the only reason people think he is a cowboy is because all his campaign people worked to make him look like one...just thought you should know.

Answer 3

Nothing is wrong with being a cowboy, but being a cowboy president just don't seem to work out well now does it.

Answer 4

I never thought anything was wrong with being a cowboy. Until George Bush was portrayed as one. I would never be a cow anything simply because his name is now associated with it.

Answer 5

They don't mean a modern cowboy, the word cowboy is used in the gunslinging, indian killing, hired gun type cowboy of the old west as portrayed in movies.

Answer 6

nothing wrong with being a cowboy there kindda sexy, just stupid people give some ore something a name and its stuck with a stupid stigma just because they dont like the thing that called it too's personality or way etc.

Answer 7

i dont think there is anything wrong with being cow boy. i think they are cool the way they ride horses and love animal unlike city fok. well gotta go bye.

Answer 8

rednecks/cowboys are less quick witted than city boys

Answer 9

I Dont LIKE bush. but wate thats not answering ur question.

Answer 10

nothing! I like to meet one.