alw 0 #1 October 21, 2008 I've pasted this in bt included the source url at the end. It just strck me as one of those things that deserves to be shared, even if it does come from a conservative website. In conversation from one guy to another: "Today on my way to lunch, I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read 'Vote Obama, I need the money.' I laughed." "Once in the resaurant, my server had on an 'Obama '08' tie, and again I laughed as he had given away his political preference. Can you imagine the coincidence?" "Too funny!" "When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistibute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need - the homeless guy. Boy was he upset!" "I can imagine. I would be too." "So, I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside. I told him I thought he could use it more than my server. He was pretty excited and thanked me." "Dude, did you really do that?" "Yeah, you bet! So, at the end of my rather unscientific redistibution experiment, I realized that the homeless dude was grateful for the money he didn't earn, but the waiter guy was REALLY upset that I gave his money away that he earned. But I thought the homeless dude needed it way more than the waiter." In the end, redistribution of wealth is great for some, but a joke to others. http://conservativebadlands.blogspot.com/2008/10/wealth-redistribution-simple-way.html And then this comment: "I think this is about the best example you can give. It really lays it out in an easy to view fashion. The waiter might be O.K. with this happening once, but imagine if EVERY customer re-distributes HIS wealth." --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #2 October 21, 2008 You can also send your money to me. Thank you in advance. It will save me from having to invent a silly anecdote like yours.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #3 October 21, 2008 I like it. I'm thinking of actually trying that method out. If I get a phone call asking for donations, I'll let them know that I thank them for their work. However, the Obama Campaign is ahead in the polls, and that's not fair for the other candidates. Thus, in their name, I am donating money to the libertarian party. "If you'll give me your TIN, I'll make sure that you are approproately 1099'd for it." My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 October 21, 2008 Or they could do it the Republican way, and re-distribute (ie, spend what they don't have yet) the wealth from our children & grandchildren. Hey, they're just kids, or they haven't even been born yet: So there's no one around to get "REALLY upset" like that waiter would. those Republicans sure are smart. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #5 October 21, 2008 I wish I could afford a lunch that would warrant a ten dollar tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #6 October 21, 2008 Quote You can also send your money to me. Thank you in advance. It will save me from having to invent a silly anecdote like yours. Thanks but I can't claim the credit, just check the link. Send me your last three tax returns and I'll consider it. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
