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Originally Posted by finnbow
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Excellent article, and full of truth. Thanks.
Here's an actual, original story. My neighbor across the street is a small business owner, he owns a moblie mechanical repair business. The guy next door to him is an ex-convict with a storied and violent past, "Joe"....whom no one will hire, even in the best of times. He invaded the home of an 80+ year old man, beat him nearly to death, stole a little money and the guys deceased wifes jewelry. Then took the old mans car keys and took off in the stolen car. He did 15 years for that. He had prior convictions for violent behavior.
One day the three of us were having a nice conversation when Grady, the Republican business owner, started telling the criminal psychopath, Joe; "Man, I'd give you a job in a minute, but I can't 'cuz that fuckin' Obama has my hands tied.", to which I commented, trying to hide my sarcasm; "Oh, I know you would and it's a damn shame you can't."
Grady shot me a look that told me he knew I was being sarcastic.
Earlier this summer, I saw Grady painting his logo on a brand new van.
I strolled over and asked, "New van?"
"Yep, this is number three, man."
"Cool. So, you've hired another mechanic."
"Yep, starts Monday."
"Joe"
"Joe? Hell, no. I'm not hiring that whackjob."
Apparently he didn't recall the prior conversation. Or, maybe he did, I dunno.
I just left it alone.
But, he's full of shit. Most of them are.
Dave