Is Time On Our Side?

I need to lay down now, falling gracefully on my chaise in classic Having The Vapors style. Why? Moments ago I finished Googling all of the Popular choices of who should be Time Magazine's Person of the Year, that's why.

Although Time's Main People will ultimately decide the outcome, a poll for readers, non-readers and obvious aliens is always part of the magazine's marketing push to amp-up interest in the Big Prestigious Honor to have one's Picture On The Cover and a lifelong title as having been Important & Influential to/in The World.

This year's "popular" leader of the Popular Pack is Miley Cyrus thus far. On other lists are Ted Cruz, Paul Rand and Kanye West! But then, West's inclusion is obvious since he's God and God Knows How Hard He's Working behind-the-scenes in a different way than usual to get that honor!

Pleezeeee! Let's get Realistic, shall we?

Below is a short list of those who are being somewhat "officially" touted as The Possible Winner (and for whom I would agree), as well as why I think they should be seriously considered:

Malala Yousafzai:
How could we not admire and fall in love with this disarming, altruistic, eloquent young lady with the Heart of Light and Nerves of Steel? Facing the dreaded Taliban in her home country of Pakistan, Malala demanded that women be allowed to have an education. In return, she was shot by the thugs and survived. Interviewed by almost everyone All Over The World for the past year, she has left many a host speechless with her genuinely strong, yet gentle pronouncement of forgiveness and inspiration to anyone with a beating heart and open mind. A brief Biography can be found HERE.

Elon Musk:
A very impressive individual, Musk is CEO of Tesla Motors, founder of PayPal and SpaceX. Musk's inventing ways have made him an extremely influential figure in the world through innovative use of technology. With Tesla Model S, despite its detractors, he has brought the first (though currently expensive) successful High Performance Electric Car into our lives, which will eventually (should we all live to see it) bring our planet closer to less dependence on oil. His goals are in tune with what our world really needs in space exploration (SpaceX) in addition to the simplicity of buying things on the Internet through PayPal. Check out his Wiki Page HERE

Edith Windsor:
Were it not for her dedication to challenge a denial of an estate tax exemption she deserved as the legal spouse and lifelong partner of Thea Spyer, who died in 2009, DOMA would still be The Law Of The Land. But no! After Windsor was denied the substantial tax exemption for Spyer's estate (which she left to Windsor) due to DOMA, the antiquated law would not have gone before The Supreme Court which, shockingly, agreed with her claim that she deserved the exemption, and thus fell DOMA, and thus opened the gates to states across America, as well as cities across the world, to finally Legally Recognize same-sex marriage. The impact this feisty and brave woman had upon the LGBT World has been phenomenal. More info can be found RIGHT HERE.

Wendy Davis:
Anyone who is passionate, poised, prepared and sturdy enough to stand in front of Naysayers in a Texas Senate Chamber for eleven hours straight to filibuster Neanderthal-tinged Anti-Women's Abortion Rights as Texas attempted to do, but couldn't because of her amazing fortitude, deserves recognition by Anyone who believes that Women Have A Right to choose the health decisions concerning their own bodies. To some such a feat may seem small on a World Stage, but her actions have galvanized women across the nation to not take the current onslaught of Anti-Woman Anything in their own states. She is a grand inspiration and I support her in every way. Read more about her HERE.

Diana Nyad:
Diana showed Everyone what it takes, and what it's like, to Never Give Up On A Dream as she finally completed the 110 mile swim between Cuba and the Florida Keys after 4 previously unsuccessful attempts. Bruised, sun-burned, weary but strong, she flipped our imaginations back into the ON position with her Will and Stamina when she made it to the Florida shores, not only making history, but to remain True to Herself. The example she set for all of the Dreamers out there is something we need more of in this world. HERE is a brief biography of her Demanding Achievements as an Inspirational Athlete and Person.
 
Pope Francis:
Astonishing as it is, I am choosing Pope Francis as Time's Person of the Year (although Malala could be a heavy threat). Despite all of the glowing remarks above, he is the most surprising Hero, in a way, that I have witnessed over the past year. Anyone who has followed TDFB knows that I am not a fan of the Catholic Church in general, or the Catholic Restrictive Religion in total. However, not only has he brought Heart back into his religion, he has shown the kindness, compassion and Human Decency I feel is lacking in Organized Religion's Everywhere. He remains grounded in his new position by eschewing the OTT Ruby Slippers and wears His Own Regular Shoes, while he also replaced the Pretentious Pope throne for a simple wooden chair/throne. Those symbolic, yet important messages of humility and a genuine desire to be of service to All Economic Classes is extremely important as so many people in the world always look to The Pope as A Leader. He is now setting an incredibly humane example.

Another new bit of news has "outed" him as slipping out of the Vatican in late-night sojourns to quietly roam the streets of Rome providing sustenance to the Poor and Homeless. A Godsend, he is, with no pun intended. Read more HERE.

Note: I didn't include Edward Snowden in my list because I am not certain what the underlying truth may be behind his "leaks" concerning the NSA. Until more is learned/unearthed about him; his possible "backers" and what he was really sent to China to do, I'll remain silent on the subject.

Meanwhile, by December 11 we will know who the editor's at Time have chosen as The Anointed One.

Until tomorrow, have a Wonderful Whatever!

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