and you wonder why people do crazy sh|t

[JJIII]

"Would you prefer to press two for English?"

I would prefer that non-English speakers would have to go through the gyrations.

"No wonder the Palin for President war cries."


You never heard me cry for Palin for President.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by JJIII

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.

One hundred years ago in 1909 women didn't have the vote. That must be why things were so much better, huh?

Oh, and a news flash for you. We are the most prosperous nation on earth.

We had absolutely no national debt,

$2,600,000,000.00 in 1910. (Adjusted for inflation, that's $59,000,000,000.00)

And our population was 92,000,000. It's over 300,000,000 now.

had the largest middle class in the world,

Depending, of course, on how you actually define middle class. There's no consensus. Also, serious efforts to define and quantify the American Middle Class didn't start until the mid 20th century.

and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

Or worked in a sweat shop along with those kids. (Triangle Shirtwaist Factory)

John

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by JJIII

"Would you prefer to press two for English?"

I would prefer that non-English speakers would have to go through the gyrations.

They do. They have oprima dos.

John

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by Boreas

One hundred years ago in 1909 women didn't have the vote. That must be why things were so much better, huh?

Oh, and a news flash for you. We are the most prosperous nation on earth.



$2,600,000,000.00 in 1910. (Adjusted for inflation, that's $59,000,000,000.00)



Depending, of course, on how you actually define middle class. There's no consensus. Also, serious efforts to define and quantify the American Middle Class didn't start until the mid 20th century.



Or worked in a sweat shop along with those kids. (Triangle Shirtwaist Factory)

John

See post # 50. Geez!

[JJIII]

You guys have a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by JJIII

See post # 50. Geez!

I was composing my post when post #50 showed up. There was no indication in your original post that it was in jest, no smileys, no LOLs.

Yes, I found it absurd but that's not necessarily an indication that it was meant in jest. I find much of what passes for Right Wing wisdom to be absurd. As an example, I'm sure the guy who actually composed that poem wanted it to be taken seriously.

But then there's post #51 where you seem to endorse at least a portion of your original email. Which is the "real you"?

Thanks for the clarification.

John

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by JJIII

For goodness sake! Where is your sense of humor? I thought the absurdity of the thing was obvious. Lighten up!

Wow. that is profound. I think you point in this case was very well made.

What can be more absurd than Sarah and she is serious and folks really believe her, even when neither she nor they have a clue what it is she is saying. Hard to tell in this "stupidity is reality" climate.