Distributing the Wealth: Emplying the Concept in Real Life

[SLAPSH0T]

Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.

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.

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.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

[sparky-4]

Obama received something like 50 million in campaign donations over the last few weeks.

Would he himself be in favor or sharing that with John McCain?
It's only fair. Share with others who do no have as much?

[Dudette]

Now THAT was funny Slapshot! Oh...I would like to have seen that!

Sparky, good idea there! I am pretty sure he meant everyone else. :)

[Jenny B]

Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.

Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.

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.

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.

At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient needed money more.

I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.

Hmmm......You know Slaphshot, you may have "ruffled my feathers" on a previous post, but I have to admit, I admire your stance on your beliefs. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for that one. (Sounds like something you only see in movies....)

[bigfatfurrytexan]

Hmmm......You know Slaphshot, you may have "ruffled my feathers" on a previous post, but I have to admit, I admire your stance on your beliefs. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for that one. (Sounds like something you only see in movies....)

it was an email that made the rounds. it was posted on MOF a couple of weeks ago.

Still, very funny.

[Jenny B]

Oh, okay, I misunderstood, I thought Slapshot actually did this. Still funny.

[Dudette]

I missed it on the other forum so I am really glad it was posted here...funny stuff!

[sparky-4]

Jenny B got pranked:D
Hope she doesn't run for office!

sorry, couldn't resist:)

[SLAPSH0T]

Oh, okay, I misunderstood, I thought Slapshot actually did this. Still funny.

Nope....I'm not witty enough to come up with something like that myself. :o

[sparky-4]

Nope....I'm not witty enough to come up with something like that myself. :o

boy you can say that again:D

Sorry slapper, but when I get a soft ball like that:cool:

[bigfatfurrytexan]

boy you can say that again:d

sorry slapper, but when i get a soft ball like that:cool:

swing for the downs!!!

[Jenny B]

Jenny B got pranked:D
Hope she doesn't run for office!

sorry, couldn't resist:)

Ha ha.....very funny Sparky!! Sucked on any oregano lately? he he he he..........(that stuff really works by the way!! I keep it in my cabinet all the time now!)

[sparky-4]

Ha ha.....very funny Sparky!! Sucked on any oregano lately? he he he he..........(that stuff really works by the way!! I keep it in my cabinet all the time now!)

sorry Jenny.. I was feeling mean yesterday.
This morning, however, I'm a little more melancholy:)

[SLAPSH0T]

boy you can say that again:D

Sorry slapper, but when I get a soft ball like that:cool:

I pitched that out there for Jenny to knock out of the park, and you had to jump in. :D:D

[bigfatfurrytexan]

I pitched that out there for Jenny to knock out of the park, and you had to jump in. :D:D

"Pinch hitter".

[sparky-4]

"Pinch hitter".

at least I don't putt from the ruff:eek:

[Jenny B]

I pitched that out there for Jenny to knock out of the park, and you had to jump in. :D:D

Jenny's "Trying" to play nice