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PATAX
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May 20, 2023
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That was a good year.

  • May 20, 2023
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Doing postings here and came upon 1776.67. That reminded me of a story that an old-timer told me years ago. He was at the supermarket, and the girl teller rang it up, and then told him "that'll be 1776". He said to her "that was a good year". She looked at him like he had dementia. Maybe this is one of the reasons why we seem to have so much more issues in trying to make a living in our profession. Are people getting dumber and/or have less common sense?

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Don't know how my post here went from 1776 to marijuana usage. But since we are here, I do not support the utilization, legalization, proliferation, or dissemination of marijuana in any way, shape, or form. Marijuana legalization is just a modern version of the Roman circus, it keeps people preoccupied with nonsense. Absolutely nothing good comes from drug usage. There is no honor in drug usage. Be Patriotic and just say NO. And that's the solution to my post here. And if people don't like my post here, then stick it in your pipe and smoke it up real good. Have a nice day.😉😁🤓🐕☝

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IRonMaN
Level 15
May 20, 2023

But sometimes humor goes over the head of some folks -------------- trust me, I know that very well from responses I have received here over the years.

Slava Ukraini!
BobKamman
Level 15
May 21, 2023

@IRonMaN  "sometimes humor goes over the head of some folks"

Nevertheless, I'm waiting for the first batch of "Sven and Ollie Get High" jokes.

The Minnesota Legislature voted to legalize recreational cannabis Saturday — it now heads to Governor Walz’ desk for a signature.  Once Walz signs the bill — and he said he will — cannabis will be legalized and related misdemeanors will be expunged starting in August.

IRonMaN
Level 15
May 21, 2023

I was never a big fan of Jesse Ventura but he made some really good points on the issue when he testified about legalizing pot.  I don’t smoke, drink, or do drugs but I don’t have any issues with them legalizing it.  I never really was able to figure out why getting drunk was legally acceptable while getting a little buzz got you in jail.  But I’m not sure if Sven and Ole are going to stay home and get buzzed or if they will get into even better stories.

Slava Ukraini!
BobKamman
Level 15
May 20, 2023

Two stories in recent weeks about Hertz refusing to rent a car, and Spirit refusing to allow parents (showing US passports) to board with a 2-year-old (no passport yet), because in both cases the customer was from Puerto Rico.  The car rental counter refused to recognize the "real ID" drivers license and called a cop, who threatened to arrest the US citizen.  The airline employee at LAX was new, but called a supervisor who backed her up.  Coincidence, that both Spirit and Hertz use yellow as their logo color?  

And then there are many Americans who think New Mexico is a foreign country.  I blame a lot of this ignorance on the education system, as I tell my daughter the school district superintendent, and I blame low salaries and high interference from politicians for teacher shortcomings in many places.  

1776 is still one of my favorite musicals; I remember seeing it on Broadway with my father, back before the Bicentennial.  Now, the most popular historical musical is about the first Secretary of the Treasury, whose successors supervise IRS.  I saw it performed by the touring company a few years ago, with my son.  I'm not good at following the lyrics of many rap songs, but I don't blame that on the show's creator having some Puerto Rican ancestry.  

Level 8
May 21, 2023

That's the spirit!

 

 

 

Another Former AllStar

PATAX
PATAXAuthorAnswer
Level 12
May 22, 2023

Don't know how my post here went from 1776 to marijuana usage. But since we are here, I do not support the utilization, legalization, proliferation, or dissemination of marijuana in any way, shape, or form. Marijuana legalization is just a modern version of the Roman circus, it keeps people preoccupied with nonsense. Absolutely nothing good comes from drug usage. There is no honor in drug usage. Be Patriotic and just say NO. And that's the solution to my post here. And if people don't like my post here, then stick it in your pipe and smoke it up real good. Have a nice day.😉😁🤓🐕☝

BobKamman
Level 15
May 22, 2023

If growing hemp was good enough for the Founding Fathers, it's good enough for me.  But I admit that their drug of choice was alcohol.  And George Washington went to war against the farmers in Pennsylvania, to defend his right to tax it.  

PATAX
PATAXAuthor
Level 12
May 23, 2023

The farmers here in Western Pennsylvania were overwhelmingly Scotch-Irish Presbyterians. This same group supplied almost half of the soldiers in the Revolutionary Army of President George Washington. The Presbyterian Church Cemeteries here are filled with Revolutionary War Veterans. Many more gave their lives in the Civil War. These were good people.

IRonMaN
Level 15
May 23, 2023

To just change the topic slightly -

1945 was a pretty good year since World War II came to an end.

1957 was a good year for me, although my memory is still a little iffy since that was when I was born.

1969 was a good year.  I remember how cool it was to watch Neil Armstrong take that first step on the moon --------------- although some people still think it didn't really happen.

2057 isn't here yet but I'm positive it is going to be a really good year because that is when I plan to retire.

Slava Ukraini!
BobKamman
Level 15
May 23, 2023

Lunar landing stands out in his memory.  Meeting IronWoman doesn't.  Hmmm...

IRonMaN
Level 15
May 23, 2023

I didn’t want to make the post all about me😶

Slava Ukraini!
IRonMaN
Level 15
May 23, 2023

As long as we are off topic:

 

A hooded robber burst into a Wisconsin bank and forced the tellers to load a sack full of cash.
On his way out the door, a brave Minnesota customer grabbed the hood and pulled it off, revealing the robber's face. The robber shot the customer without a moment hesitation.
He then looked around the bank and noticed one of the tellers looking straight at him.
The robber instantly shot him also. Everyone in the bank, by now very scared, looked intently down at the floor in silence.
The robber yelled, "Well, did anyone else see my face?"
There are a few moments of utter silence in which everyone was plainly too afraid to speak.
Then, one old Norwegian named Ole’ from Minnesota tentatively raised his hand and said, "My wife got a pretty good look at you" 

Slava Ukraini!
Level 15
May 23, 2023

@IRonMaN wrote:

Then, one old Norwegian named Ole’ from Minnesota tentatively raised his hand and said, "My wife got a pretty good look at you"