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As good as this bar is,” said the Scotsman, “I still prefer the pubs back home. In Glasgow, there’s a wee place called McTavish’s. The landlord goes out of his way for the locals. When you buy four drinks, he’ll buy the fifth drink.” “Well, Angus,” said the Englishman, “At my local in London, the […]
Continue ReadingElection Cycle political donations, as reported by the Center for Responsive Politics. Shopping Ø Price Club/ Costco donated $225K, 99% went to Democrats Ø Rite Aid donated $517K, 60% went to Democrats Ø Magla Products (Stanley tools, Mr. Clean) donated $22K, 100% went to Democrats Ø Warnaco (undergarments) donated $55K, 73% went to Democrats Ø […]
Continue ReadingCOPIED I asked one of my friends who has crossed 70 & is heading to 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself? He sent me the following very interesting lines, which I would like to share with you …. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now […]
Continue ReadingON THIS DATE IN 1743: Benjamin Franklin’s “Eclipse Hurricane” unlocked the key to storm movement. The storm became know as the ‘Eclipse Hurricane’ because it struck on the night of a lunar eclipse. Benjamin Franklin was residing in Philadelphia and was set to make observations of the predicted eclipse, but the clouds from the storm […]
Continue ReadingThese glorious insults are from an era “before” the English language got boiled down to 4-letter words. A member of Parliament to Disraeli: “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.” “That depends, Sir,” said Disraeli, “whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.” “He had delusions of adequacy.” ~ […]
Continue ReadingJust because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have. Fred and Emma were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Fred suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom […]
Continue ReadingThe Fable of the Ant and the Grasshopper…the PC Version TRADITIONAL VERSION The ant works hard in the withering heat all summer long, building his house and laying up supplies for the winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is a fool and laughs and dances and plays the summer away. Come winter, the ant is warm […]
Continue ReadingSocialism You have two cows. The government takes one and give one to your neighbor. Communism You have two cows. The government takes them both and promises you milk but you starve. Fascism You have two cows. The government takes them and sells you the milk. Bureaucracy You have two cows. The government takes them […]
Continue ReadingCOPIED Subject: Ending the Sucker Nation The IMF is warning that “ economies” will contract by $455 billion next year due to the ongoing trade conflict between the U.S., China, the EU and to a lesser extent, Japan. President Trump will cost the “Global Economy” $455 billion…. because that money will be transferring back to […]
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