Chas_P

Karl Marx thought so. "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."

Happy Birthday Winston.

So the polls were wrong? The majority of Americans were all for it? I'm just askin'.

As previously stated, bitching on an internet message board accomplishes nothing. Neither does name-calling unless perhaps it makes you feel better about yourself.

IIRC, before the bill's passage all the polls showed that the majority of Americans, which I assume included Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, opposed it. Yet the Democrats, led by Nancy Pelosi and her enormous gavel crammed it down our collective throats anyway. And after it's passage Jonathan Gruber, the law's chief architect, stated publicly, "This bill was written in a tortured way to make sure CBO did not score the mandate as taxes. Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage. And basically, call it the 'stupidity of the American voter' or whatever, but basically that was really, really critical to getting the thing to pass." So apparently the will of "we the people" was completely ignored by the people we elect to represent us. So do I.

Thank you Barry and Richard for reasoned responses. Here is the point I was trying to make: Sitting around on an internet message board with a handful of people bitching at each other (and I'm just as guilty as anyone else) accomplishes nothing. Sitting around on an internet message board calling the POTUS a moron, racist, xenophobe, misogynist, homophobe, whatever, with small hands accomplishes nothing. What I would like to see is compromise and comity between our two political parties. Surely there is middle ground somewhere. I have voted for Democrats in the past and would do so again as soon as they convince me they are truly interested in improving the lives of average Americans. But all I've seen from them for over two years is a vicious attempt to regain power and undo the last Presidential election because they lost. I don't really like Trump, but let's face it. He's the Pres for about two more years (maybe 6). Jobs are increasing, wages are increasing, unemployment is low, consumer confidence is high, yada yada yada. And I do like that.

I want so badly to tell you to go take a flying ***** at a rolling doughnut. But I have more class than that. So I will just suggest that you go intercourse yourself. You're probably pretty good at it.

Very admirable. I know you like to cook, so I am sending you some Georgia pecans. They are great just for snacking or you can make pecan pies. The recipe's on the Karo syrup bottle label. Enjoy.

You really are cute. What do you hope to be when you grow up?

My sister is dying from cancer and in hospice care right now. Hospice is a very noble undertaking. I admire you for that Winston.

Do you boys ever actually do anything to improve the lives of your fellow man? Or is your sole contribution to the human experience 24/7 bitching on an internet message board? Have you ever volunteered at a homeless shelter? Or do you just consider it "doing your part" by posting foolishness about "Dennison"? I'm just askin'.

I just pass through occasionally for the entertainment. Kenberg's well-thoughtout musings always give me something to think about while your juvenile antics always give me something to laugh at. So it's a double-header. I get something to stimulate my thinking and something to ridicule. Thank you for your contribution. I'll probably be back.

You may find this interesting.

Or Selective Persecution depending on one's point of view.

I appreciate your support Winnie. That's awfully white of you too and I thank you from the heart of my bottom.

I read today that Mueller sent in more men (clad in body armor and carrying loaded semi-automatic weapons) to arrest 66 year-old Roger Stone, indicted by Mueller for lying to Congress, than were sent in to attempt a rescue of Chris Stephens and other Americans when they were under siege by Islamic militants in Benghazi during the Obama Presidency with HRC as Secretary of State. If this is true I agree with you 100%. The country is in deep stuff and I too hope for the best.

Richard Pavlicek says that a Vienna Coup is the mating call of Austrian doves. He also says that a Bath Coup is getting to use the tub before your roommate. :)

The only Aaron Copeland composition that I ever really cared for.

I hope you had a happy day. Best wishes.

Happy New Year to all.

Now there you go getting romantic. I'm not interested. :) I guess this means the answer to my question is, "No".

Have you offered any to the homeless in Natick?

This, to me, parallels Abraham Lincoln's review of a book: "For those who like this type book, this is the type book they will like." As for me, I'm like Sam Goldwyn: "Gentlemen, include me out."

Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw, within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold:— Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?"—The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so," Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still; and said, "I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow men." The angel wrote, and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names whom love of God had blest, And lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest. Merry Christmas everyone.

January 1 as I remember. I'm not quite a year older than you (March 23, 1938). Have a happy day. I have enjoyed your musings here for quite awhile and I wish you well.