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#391206 - 10/25/08 07:57 PM Spread The Wealth...
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Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read “Vote Obama, I need the money.” I laughed.<br><br>Once in the restaurant my server had on a “Obama 08&#8243; tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference — just imagine the coincidence.<br><br>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 redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need–the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.<br><br>I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.<br><br>At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn,<br>but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed the money more.<br><br>I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>keep the change
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#391207 - 10/25/08 08:02 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
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You're lucky that waiter didn't carve a backwards "B" on your face.<br><br>

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#391208 - 10/25/08 08:05 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
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You should've tipped the waiter $20. Still not nearly enough compensation for having to stand within 10 feet of you. But it's better than nothing.<br><br>
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#391209 - 10/25/08 08:11 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
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If you're really lucky, in a few short years maybe Joe The Plumber will be your Congressman!<br><br><br><br>
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#391210 - 10/25/08 08:15 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
IMinTheWind Offline
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Grab your hand baskets.<br><br>We're going for a joy ride.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>keep the change
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#391211 - 10/25/08 08:17 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
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A ten-dollar tip? <br>For a lunch?<br>Must have been one heck of a lunch!<br>But, since you are obviously wealthy enough to enjoy such an expensive lunch, why not go back and give the server ten dollars also?<br>That would really spread the wealth, and it'd be the right thing to do.<br>And -while you're on your way back- why not go by the homeless shelter, pick up your newly found friend and invite him (and some of his friends, perhaps) for a nice dinner.<br>How about it? C'mon....You can do it! --Yes, you can!!<br><br><br>[color:blue][/b]Hodie mihi. Cras tibi.</font color=blue>[/b]

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#391212 - 10/25/08 08:19 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: Mike]
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<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr><p>A ten-dollar tip? <br>For a lunch?<br>Must have been one heck of a lunch!<br>But, since you are obviously wealthy enough to enjoy such an expensive lunch, why not go back and give the server ten dollars also?<br>That would really spread the wealth, and it'd be the right thing to do.<br>And -while you're on your way back- why not go by the homeless shelter, pick up your newly found friend and invite him (and some of his friends, perhaps) for a nice dinner.<br>How about it? C'mon....You can do it! --Yes, you can!!<p><hr></blockquote><p>Help yourself?<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>keep the change
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#391213 - 10/25/08 08:24 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: garyW]
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If we're really lucky, Windy's license to breath will be revoked.<br><br>
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#391214 - 10/25/08 09:32 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: steveg]
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I just wonder what email list he got that from. It's even sillier than usual for him.<br><br>[color:red]&#63743;</font color=red> [color:orange]&#63743;</font color=orange> [color:yellow]&#63743;</font color=yellow> [color:green]&#63743;</font color=green> [color:blue]&#63743;</font color=blue> [color:purple]&#63743;</font color=purple>
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#391215 - 10/25/08 10:18 PM Re: Spread The Wealth... [Re: IMinTheWind]
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So, lemme get this straight. Your boy wants wants to buy up all these mortgages that poor folk can't afford so they can renegotiate lower monthly payments and maybe keep their homes. But at some point, we'uns will have to foot that bill, yes? Ohhhhhhh... I get it. Spread the Wealth! DOH! <br><br>
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