What do Alyssa Campanella, the newly crowned “Miss USA,” Col. Muammar Gaddafi, and the “Queens” from New Orleans Mardi Gras Parades have in common? They all like to strut their stuff! They have their cause, are a little bit vain and prance like peacocks. Miss Campanella, who comes from the sunshine state of California, excelled in all three competitions: swimsuit, evening gown, and interview questions. She sashayed down the runway in a blue bikini with white polka dots and a turquoise beaded evening gown. An auburn-haired beauty queen, her cause and solution to the question of legalizing marijuana: "Well, I understand why that question would be asked, especially with today's economy, but I also understand that medical marijuana is very important to help those who need it medically," she said. "I'm not sure if it should be legalized, if it would really affect, with the drug war. I mean, it's abused today, unfortunately, so that's the only reason why I would kind of be a little bit against it, but medically it's OK." Thunderous applause erupted in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas where this year’s pageant was host last Sunday by Andy Cohen and Giuliana Rancic, of TV personality fame, and Rapper Lil Jon was just one of the esteemed judges. I can’t help but compare this beauty pageant to the one that courageously took place in 1993 during the siege of Sarajevo. It’s winner, Inela Nogic, and the other contestants wore banners: “Don’t Let Them Kill Us!” The pageant inspired the song “Miss Sarajevo” performed by Luciano Pavarotti and Bono. In retrospect, there were no runner-ups, or 3rd placed. These women were all winners. New Orleans Mardi Gras – the cause “Le Bon Temps Roulet!” or, “Let the Good Times Roll!” The “Queens” in these parades take to the streets with exotic beads, lavish costumes, serious grace, temptation, and determination to show-and-tell a good time. Which brings me to Gaddafi and a YouTube video a Facebook fan sent me that inspired this blog. His cause --- vanity and Undiplomatic insanity. Watch his antics and prancing, to the tune of “Vanity” by Christina Aguilera following my blog. The Miss Universe Pageant will be held this September in Brazil. Miss Campanella will be representing the US. Will Ms. Gaddafi represent Libya? Should the honor go to one of the New Orleans “Queens?” You, the reader, cast your vote and comment! ---By, Susan Sacirbey Become a Facebook Fan: “Undiplomatic TV” and “Diplomat Artist” Follow on TWITTER @ DiplomaticallyX Related Film & Blog Reports: Dolce & Gaddafi www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukStzgBOYRo “Mussolini, Berlusconi, or a Ferrari???” (Includes song “Miss Sarajevo”) diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/movie/mussolini-berlusconi-or-a-ferrari/22719 Undiplomatic Channels: diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/undiplomatic Diplomat Artist Channels: diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/diplomat-artist