A grumpy old bathplug raves

[masalai]

As it stands at the moment - only one thing, in all my life - apart from that, cant think of anything? any reason you ask? - - At present I am just enjoying the "baiting game" cause I am a bit booooored, and as victims, they bite as Fanie would wish the fish would behave when he is out "fishing".... and there is plenty of "ammunition" - - sort of like a cartoonist who gets presented with a newly elected politician who will surely provide heaps of opportunities to entertain his/her readership....

For example Paul Keating and little Johnny Howard were perfect targets for satire but Kevin Rudd just does not whet the appetite.... and the best two were Queenslander imports "Pauline Pantsdown - I don't like it", and "Unkle Joh who used to feed the chooks" caricatures from Pauline Hansen & Joh Bjielky Petersen

[masalai]

TEN THINGS GOD WON'T ASK ON THAT DAY

1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove, He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

2. God won't ask the square footage of your house, He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3. God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet, He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.

4. God won't ask what your highest salary was, He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

5. God won't ask what your job title was, He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of our ability.

6. God won't ask how many friends you had, He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

7. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived, He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.

8. God won't ask about the color of your skin, He'll ask about the content of your character.

9. God won't ask why it took you so long to seek Salvation, He'll lovingly take you to your mansion in heaven, and not to the gates of Hell.

10. God won't have to ask how many people you forwarded this to, He already knows whether or not you are ashamed to share this information with your friends.

IT ISN'T THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE TRAVELED THAT COUNTS. IT IS THE DIRECTION IN WHICH YOU ARE TRAVELING!!!!

[masalai]

A Story to live by

There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She
hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. He was always
there for her. She told her boyfriend, 'If I could only see
the world, I will marry you.'

One day,
someone donated a pair of eyes to her. When the bandages
came off, she was able to see everything, including her
boyfriend.

He asked
her,'Now that you can see the world, will you marry me?' The
girl looked at her boyfriend and saw that he was blind. The
sight of his closed eyelids shocked her. She hadn't expected
that. The thought of looking at them the rest of her life
led her to refuse to marry him.

Her
boyfriend left in tears and days later wrote a note to her
saying: 'Take good care of your eyes, my dear, for before
they were yours, they were mine.'

This is
how the human brain often works when our status changes.
Only a very few remember what life was like before, and who
was always by their side in the most painful situations.

Life Is a
Gift

Today
before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't
speak.

Before
you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone
who has nothing to eat.

Before
you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone
who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

Today
before you complain about life - Think of someone who died
too early

Before
you complain about your children - Think of someone who
desires children but they're barren.

Before
you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or
sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before
whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who
walks the same distance with their feet.

And when
you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the
unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your
job.

But
before you think of pointing the finger or condemning
another - Remember that not one of us is without sin.

And when
depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on
your face and think: you're alive and still
around.

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[masalai]

Makes me feel guilty.... And you?

[Landlubber]

Guilty, why would I feel guilty.....I worked hard to buy the house I live in, I work hard every day to provide for my wife and child, I work hard every day to do a good job of what I am doing, I work hard every day to pay taxes so that bludgers can sit all day on their arse complaining about live and dreaming up new ways to go rob some poor bastard that goes to work all day....so why would I feel Guilty?

[Frosty]

Perhaps he meant grateful!

That blind thing is stunning and shocking.

I am always gratefull to be born English even though I dont live there .I am always aware of the simplicity of me walking through immigration without even showing my passport when others would do anything to live there.

On the other hand as Landlubber says they only want to sign on and sit on their arse for life earning more on Uk dole and they could ever dream of.

[masalai]

Actually I was thinking of post #1157 How would you answer/fare? - to your honest satisfaction? - - I feel I could have done better at a greater risk to personal safety? but others seem to do it...

[masalai]

I am running out of inspirational steam - - Has anyone got a 'story' about something that really pisses them off and feel the need to "vent their spleen" in a textual manner and express their displeasure in eloquent prose?

Please pirate this thread, who knows, I may find inspiration to post something else...

[Bamby]

I just can't believe you could be running out of steam for this thread Mass.

How about a few about the serious side of Redneck.

If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. Tire irons, squirrel guns and grit -- that's what rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of those. If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends. Ya'll know who you all are.

You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase,'One Nation Under God'

You might be a redneck if: You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.

You might be a redneck if: You still say ' Christmas' instead of 'Winter Festival.'

You might be a redneck if: You bow your head when someone prays.

You might be a redneck if: You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.

You might be a redneck if: You treat our armed forces veterans with great respect, and always have.

You might be a redneck if: You've never burned an American flag, nor intend to.

You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.

You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and raised your kids to do the same.

You might be a redneck if: You'd give your last dollar to a friend.

[masalai]

"Rednecks" as presented in lesser quality TV specials, should have been terminated with full prejudice prior to conception, - - - but my knowledge of this breed is limited and I have no experience or authority upon which to base any judgement or make such conclusions...

In tight spots I have so-far been able to successfully rely on my own skills and capabilities, and would not be so stupid as to attempt to bait some "terrorists" or do you mean "tourists"? - in herd groupings and available alcohol - both seem to be very similar....

I think this "terrorist" ******** is something the CIA/FBI/the shrub dreamed up to keep the usanians in line and distract them from larger and more worrisome problems that could be sheeted home to the likes of Madoff, Bernanke and that cast of thousands...

Those "suicide bombers" are a symptom of psychotic society who are responding and reacting to taunts and excuses they do not understand by "psychotic leaders who have ambition and grudges to settle"...

[Bamby]

Mass I never would have guessed you are or were really unaware of what a redneck really represents or is. But a redneck is usually a good old self-sufficient good old boy much like you. Nothing at all wrong with a good old boys, who know how to utilize the land and resources and put goods on the table. Maybe Charlie says it best here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBPmc7JdneY

Here's another one for you Mass:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBohsCG8emk

Now maybe you're educated as to what a redneck really is, really nothing wrong with being one IMO.

[masalai]

What? ?????????

[shugabear]

I left Georgia where I had a great job but wasnt going any where.
I was respected by my co-workers but not my bosses.
I tried for two years to move up busted my butt.
Nothing happened.
So i called a family freind and moved to the gulf to work.
Now get this. I told my boss i was moving and if he would allow me to get into the program I would stay.
He said nothing but good luck.
one week after i exhausted my nest egg to move,
all the co-workers i had joined together and told the boss he should have given me what i asked that the only reason he didnt was because i was a woman.
The boss called me and gave me the thing i wanted but by then i was broke with no way of returning.
I asked if he would transfor the paper work to a brother company down here and i would put time spent on excelling and would eventually come back to work for him
And the jerk said if i didnt work for him that he wouldnt send my paper work and would not release it as to use on my resume.
Hows that for being p o,ed and on top of every thing the men i worked with are still on his case about what he did
that was over two years ago and last week he called me again i dont think i will take it im not ready to move and he hasnt apologized either

[masalai]

shugabear, good on you, I hope you will be more appreciated where you are and that your ex-boss gets his just deserts...

These links are not essentially economic and should raise hackles as generally they are deserved truisms -- http://financialsense.com/stormwatch...2009/0717.html read it carefully and again until you understand why and the consequences that may be endured...

And this is more related to how and what (the mechanicals) http://financialsense.com/editorials...2009/0717.html

More reason to be and feel grumpy http://financialsense.com/fsu/editor...2009/0717.html

and more gloom http://financialsense.com/fsu/editor...2009/0717.html and why? http://financialsense.com/fsu/editor...2009/0717.html

[masalai]

Oh Dear, the "Nigerian money-laundering scam" has infected US forces?

Hello,
I am Daniel F. Saffe from Florida; I’m a Captain in the US Army, presently serving in the Military of the 1st Armored Division Peace keeping force here in Baghdad, Iraq.

I'm 54yrs single widower with 2 children, 16yrs old daughter, and 13yrs old son. Please I’m contacting you on behalf of my team/colleagues here in Iraq; we are honestly seeking for your Assistance to move an Allocation {Funds} into your custody for safekeeping pending our final dismissal here in Iraq any time this year...

However, I wish to remind you that I’m a soldier and I have no time to come over the internet for a child play, so please if you are not able or capable to handle this transaction with utmost confidentiality please Do Not Reply.

And If suddenly you have a desire to partake in this mutual proposal, kindly leave a message in my below e-mail address signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone number and I will get back to you with details,
Yours Respectfully,
CPT. Daniel F. Saffe
My email is: {capt.dfsaffe@terra.com}