I was on a rental car shuttle bus the other day heading to the airport in Austin, TX when I saw a scruffy looking man in his mid 30s on board with McCain stickers on his backpack. I said hello and he smiled thus revealing the fact that he had a maximum of 4 to 5 teeth in his mouth. Not being one to pass up a good discussion, I engaged in what I hoped would have been a stimulating conversation with him. Well, it wasn't stimulating but it was a hell of a lot of fun!
I asked him why he chose to be a republican especially since it seems to me that their tax structure favors those who make over $250k per year. He quickly asked why I assumed he didn't make that amount. I stalled and tried to think of a polite way to say what I was thinking. So I said, "sir, are you a pro hockey player?" He said "nope". "Are you a pro boxer?" He said "nope" with a bewildered look on his face. He just didn't get it. I was laughing my ass off inside. I thinking to myself...or maybe I even said it......"my mother always told me to not judge a book by its cover BUT, IF you did earn $250k wouldn't you at least buy some teeth!"
When we arrived at the airport, the driver told me that his stomach was aching from holding in the laughter.
Another thing that cracks me up is this. I understand the need to protect life and property but do you really need that AK-47 sub-machine rifle? The right to bear arms is fine but don't you think the military tank in the driveway is a little excessive?
Just some food for thought.
