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Posted by zardoz on Monday, September 22, 2008 1:10 PM

On walking into the company, the new CEO noticed a young guy leaning against the wall, doing nothing. He approached the young man and calmly said to him, "How much do you earn?"

The young man was quite amazed that he was asked such a personal question, he replied, none the less, "I earn $2 000.00 a month, Sir. Why?" Without answering, the CEO took out his wallet and removed $6000.00 cash and gave it to the young man and said, "Around here I pay people
for working, not for standing around looking pretty! Here is 3 months' salary, now GET OUT and don't come back".

The young man turned around and was quickly out of sight. Noticing a few onlookers, the CEO said in a very upset manner, "And that applies for everybody in this company". He then approached one of the onlookers and asked him, "Who's the man that I just fired ?" To which an amazing reply came of, "He was the pizza delivery man!"

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Posted by Lord Atmo on Monday, September 22, 2008 4:33 PM
 zardoz wrote:

1. In order to do anything with them, you have to turn them on;

I think that one applies to both genders too Laugh [(-D]

Well as long as we're on the subject of dirty jokes, i have one that's not too bad I suppose:

A recent study shows that the most commonly used sexual position among married couples is doggy style:

-He sits up and begs
-She rolls over and plays dead

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Posted by Phoebe Vet on Monday, September 22, 2008 4:37 PM

Every night at bedtime my wife of more than 40 years gives me viagra with warm milk.

The warm milk helps me sleep and the Viagra keeps me from rolling out of bed.

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Posted by locomutt on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 9:16 PM
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE


1940's, 50's, 60's and 70's !!

First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us.


They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a tin, and didn't get tested for diabetes.



Then after that trauma, our baby cots were covered with bright colored lead-based paints.


We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had no helmets, not to mention, the risks we took hitchhiking .

As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or air bags.

 




Riding in the back of a van - loose - was always great fun.



We drank water from the garden hosepipe and NOT from a bottle.

 




We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and NO ONE actually died from this.

 




We ate cakes, white bread and real butter and drank pop with sugar in it, but we weren't overweight because..... .

 




WE WERE ALWAYS OUTSIDE PLAYING!!

 




We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.

 


No one was able to reach us all day. And we were O.K.


We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem
..

We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's, X-boxes, no video games at all, no 99 channels on cable, no video tape movies, no surround sound, no cell phones, no text messaging, no personal computers, no Internet or Internet chat rooms....... ..WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!


We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents .

 




We played with worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.

 



Made up games with sticks and tennis balls and although we were told it would happen, we did not poke out any eyes.


We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just yelled for them!


Local teams had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

 




The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

 




This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever!

 




The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas.

 




We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned

 




HOW TO

DEAL WITH IT ALL!

 




And YOU are one of them!


CONGRATULATIONS!

 




You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated our lives for our own good.

 




and while you are at it, forward it to your kids so they will know how brave their parents were.

 




Kind of makes you want to run through the house with scissors, doesn't it?!





PS -The BIG type is because your eyes are shot at your age   

  
  


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Posted by trainfan1221 on Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:24 PM
And there are a lot more things that could be added!  Thanks for an occasionally needed dose of reality.
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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, September 25, 2008 5:10 PM
Sadly, I am part of the 90s group. Sadly, even more is that many are (bad word for donkey) and
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Posted by zardoz on Thursday, October 9, 2008 7:42 AM
State Slogans, Part One:

Alabama:
At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska:
11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona:
But It's a Dry Heat

Arkansas:
Litterasy Ain't Everthing

California:
As Seen on TV

Colorado:
If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut:
Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware:
We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water

Florida:
Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia:
Without Atlanta we're Alabama

Hawaii:
Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru
(Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho:
More Than Just Potatoes...
Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Illinois:
Please Don't Pronounce the "S"

Indiana:
2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa:
We Do Amazing Things With Corn

Kansas:
First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky:
Five Million People; Seven Last Names

Louisiana:
We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

Maine:
We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster

Maryland:
A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts:
Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's
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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:10 AM
 zardoz wrote:
State Slogans, Part One:

Alabama:
At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska:
11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona:
But It's a Dry Heat

Arkansas:
Litterasy Ain't Everthing

California:
As Seen on TV

Colorado:
If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut:
Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware:
We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water

Florida:
Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia:
Without Atlanta we're Alabama

Hawaii:
Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru
(Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho:
More Than Just Potatoes...
Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Illinois:
Please Don't Pronounce the "S"

Indiana:
2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa:
We Do Amazing Things With Corn

Kansas:
First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky:
Five Million People; Seven Last Names

Louisiana:
We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

Maine:
We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster

Maryland:
A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts:
Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's

ahem to the Arkansas one(but thats okay-many dont have 2 year degrees) Actually, my school is the best in the state. My grade uses laptops in class.(imagine how Im typing this at 905)
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Posted by zardoz on Thursday, October 9, 2008 12:46 PM

Redneck Driver's License Application

Last name: ________________

First name (check appropriate box):

[_] Billy-Bob
[_] Bobby-Sue
[_] Billy-Joe
[_] Bobby-Jo
[_] Billy-Ray
[_] Bobby-Ann
[_] Billy-Sue
[_] Bobby-Lee
[_] Billy-Mae
[_] Bobby-Ellen
[_] Billy-Jack
[_] Bobby-Beth-Ann
Age: ____ (if unsure, guess)

Sex: ____ M _____ F _____ Not sure

Shoe Size: ____ Left ____ Right

Occupation:

[_] Farmer
[_] Mechanic
[_] Hair Dresser
[_] Waitress
[_] Unemployed
[_] Dirty Politician
Spouse's Name: __________________________
2nd Spouse's Name: _________________________
3rd Spouse's Name: _________________________
Lover's Name: ____________________________
2nd Lover's Name: __________________________

Relationship with spouse:

[_] Sister [_] Aunt
[_] Brother
[_] Uncle
[_] Mother
[_] Son
[_] Father
[_] Daughter
[_] Cousin
[_] Pet
Number of children living in household: ___
Number of children living in shed: ___
Number of children that are yours: ___

Mother's Name: _______________________
Father's Name: _______________________
(If not sure, leave blank)

Education: 1 2 3 4 (Circle highest grade completed)

Do you [_] own or [_] rent your mobile home?

Vehicles you own and where you keep them:

___ Total number of vehicles you own
___ Number of vehicles that still crank
___ Number of vehicles in front yard
___ Number of vehicles in back yard
___ Number of vehicles on cement blocks

Firearms you own and where you keep them:

____ truck
____ kitchen
____ bedroom
____ bathroom
____ shed

Model of your pickup: _____________
Year pickup produced: 19____

Do you have a gun rack?

[_] Yes [_] No; If no, please explain:_________________________
Newspapers/magazines you subscribe to:
[_] The National Enquirer
[_] The Globe
[_] MAXIM
[_] TV Guide
[_] Soap World
[_] Rifle and Shotgun

___ Number of times you've seen a UFO
___ Number of times you've seen Elvis
___ Number of times you've seen Elvis in a UFO

How often do you bathe:

[_] Weekly
[_] Monthly
[_] Not Applicable

 

How many teeth? ___
Color of teeth:
[_] Yellow
[_] Brownish-Yellow
[_] Brown
[_] Black
[_] N/A

 

Brand of chewing tobacco you prefer:

[_] Red-Man
How far is your home from a paved road?
[_] 1 mile
[_] 2 miles
[_] don't know
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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, October 9, 2008 3:44 PM
Supposed real story.
Stalin had sent one of his enemies to Siberia, and he had recievied a letter of apology. He read the letter and a commoner shoutsed, "comrade Stalin, you did not read it right!" Stalin summoned him and told gim to read the letter. (Note All caps words are subbing for italics)
He read,"AYE should be sorry? AYE should apologize? YOU were right and AYE was wrong?"(and there was more but you get the point. LOL)
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Posted by Paul_D_North_Jr on Thursday, October 9, 2008 4:37 PM

 arkansasrailfan wrote:
[clip] (Note All caps words are subbing for italics)
He read,"AYE should be sorry? AYE should apologize? YOU were right and AYE was wrong?"(and there was more but you get the point. LOL)

Actually, I don't get the point.  I even tried typing these words in italics - I still don't get it.  Would you be so kind as to explain to someone as clueless as I seem to be this afternoon ?  Thanks !

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Thursday, October 9, 2008 4:57 PM

 arkansasrailfan wrote:
Supposed real story.
Stalin had sent one of his enemies to Siberia, and he had recievied a letter of apology. He read the letter and a commoner shoutsed, "comrade Stalin, you did not read it right!" Stalin summoned him and told gim to read the letter. (Note All caps words are subbing for italics)
He read,"AYE should be sorry? AYE should apologize? YOU were right and AYE was wrong?"(and there was more but you get the point. LOL)

Zoom!!  Right over my head!!  Aye Aye?Pirate [oX)]

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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, October 9, 2008 5:27 PM
Ok, bad joke. it was supposed to be "I". IN the dumbster ya go.
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Posted by zardoz on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:48 AM
 Paul_D_North_Jr wrote:

 arkansasrailfan wrote:
[clip] (Note All caps words are subbing for italics)
He read,"AYE should be sorry? AYE should apologize? YOU were right and AYE was wrong?"(and there was more but you get the point. LOL)

Actually, I don't get the point.  I even tried typing these words in italics - I still don't get it.  Would you be so kind as to explain to someone as clueless as I seem to be this afternoon ?  Thanks !

- Paul North.

Please refer to my recent posting in this thread titled "State Slogans".Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by dmoore74 on Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:01 AM

Computer Trouble

 

I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like  Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem.

As he was walking away, I called after him, 'So, what was wrong?  

 

He replied, 'It was an ID ten T error.'


I didn't want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired, 'An, ID ten T error? What's that? In case I need to fix it again.'

Eric grinned.... 'Haven't you ever heard of an ID ten T error before?'

'No,' I replied.  

 

'Write it down,' he said, 'and I think you'll figure it out.'
            
So I wrote down: I D 1 0 T 

   
I used to like Eric............. 

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:33 AM

 zardoz wrote:
State Slogans, Part One:

Alabama:
At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska:
11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona:
But It's a Dry Heat

Arkansas:
Litterasy Ain't Everthing

California:
As Seen on TV

Colorado:
If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut:
Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware:
We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water

Florida:
Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia:
Without Atlanta we're Alabama

Hawaii:
Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru
(Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho:
More Than Just Potatoes...
Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Illinois:
Please Don't Pronounce the "S"

Indiana:
2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa:
We Do Amazing Things With Corn

Kansas:
First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky:
Five Million People; Seven Last Names

Louisiana:
We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

Maine:
We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster

Maryland:
A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts:
Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's

     I see you're not up to S.D., yet, so I'll help you out-

South Dakota:

Thank God we're not North Dakota

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Posted by zardoz on Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:34 AM
 Murphy Siding wrote:

 zardoz wrote:
State Slogans, Part One:

Alabama:
At Least We're not Mississippi

Alaska:
11,623 Eskimos Can't be Wrong!

Arizona:
But It's a Dry Heat

Arkansas:
Litterasy Ain't Everthing

California:
As Seen on TV

Colorado:
If You Don't Ski, Don't Bother

Connecticut:
Like Massachusetts, Only Dirtier and With Less Character

Delaware:
We Really Do Like the Chemicals in our Water

Florida:
Ask Us About Our Grandkids

Georgia:
Without Atlanta we're Alabama

Hawaii:
Haka Tiki Mou Sha'ami Leeki Toru
(Death to Mainland Scum, But Leave Your Money)

Idaho:
More Than Just Potatoes...
Well Okay, We're Not, But The Potatoes Sure Are Real Good

Illinois:
Please Don't Pronounce the "S"

Indiana:
2 Billion Years Tidal Wave Free

Iowa:
We Do Amazing Things With Corn

Kansas:
First Of The Rectangle States

Kentucky:
Five Million People; Seven Last Names

Louisiana:
We're Not All Drunk Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

Maine:
We're Really Cold, But We Have Cheap Lobster

Maryland:
A Thinking Man's Delaware

Massachusetts:
Our Taxes Are Lower Than Sweden's

     I see you're not up to S.D., yet, so I'll help you out-

South Dakota:

Thank God we're not North Dakota

Excellent.  Laugh [(-D]

Anybody else out there have any good ones they'd like to share?

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Posted by Murphy Siding on Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:18 PM

     A couple of years ago, some fine citizens of North Dakota said they wanted to shorten the name of their state.  They somehow thought the name gave outsiders a bad impression about the climate, and thought shortening the name would sound sexier.

     Some of the fine citizens of S.D. agreed.  They thought that other state's name should just be shortened to North.Evil [}:)]

    

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Would you believe..... (a little humor)
Posted by tree68 on Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:55 PM

Seen at the drivethrough of a local fast-food store:

It was even better first-person - even though the dog (note the pink hoodie, too) was clearly anticipating what was coming through the window, she didn't appear to get any of it....

Her "friend" was just as curious.

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Posted by zardoz on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:13 PM

WISCONSIN-ISMS:
A handy guide to the English language as spoken in Dairyland. A careful study of these terms is recommended before attempting conversation with the natives.

AIN'A (Ayna) - Used in much the same manner as the Canadian HEY, this term is usually found at the end of a sentence, such as "We should get us a coupla cold brews, aina?" Closest literal translation would be "Isn't that so?"

BETATAH (Buh-TAY-tuh) This is a starchy tuber grown and eaten in Wisconsin. Known as a potato outside of the state, this vegetable is usually eaten with meat.

BRANDY (Distilled wine). Wisconsin consumes 90% of the brandy produced in the US. It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it.

BRAT (Braht) Short for Bratwurst, Wisconsin's favorite sausage. Brats contain pork, beef, and spices. Lots of spices. A brat-fry is the social equivalent of the New England Clambake or the Texas Barbecue. Brats are not fried at a brat-fry, they are grilled over charcoal, simmered in a beer-and-onion broth, then served on a bun with mustard, onion, ***, and a cold brew.

BREW (Brew-Ha, Brewski, Brewster) A bottle, can, or glass of beer. Also known as SUDS, BARLEY-POP, BARLEY-SODA, GOLDEN FOAMY, and MALTED MOTHERS MILK.

BUBBLER  (A drinking fountain). Originally named after the valve, which caused the water to "bubble up" when turned on. Ask where the water-fountain is, and the Wisconsinite will direct you to the nearest bubbler.

CANNIBAL SANDWICH  Raw ground sirloin served on dark rye bread and covered with thin-sliced raw onion. Obviously invented by someone who hated to cook, this is definitely an acquired taste.

CHEESE-HEAD Originally coined as a derogatory term by the flatlanders to the south, the name has been adopted and may be used freely.

COFFEE-KLUTCH A friendly gathering at which coffee is drunk, schnecks consumed, and gossip is spread.

COOLER BY THE LAKE Meteorological condition where temperatures are lower in the immediate vicinity of Lake Michigan (the big pond). Most uttered phrase during summer weather reports.

DAIRY AIR Also known as HEIFER-MIST. Although some may think that this natural by-product of the dairy industry smells like manure, to a dairy-farmer it smells a lot like money. Just watch where you're walking.

DEER HUNTING The Wisconsin version of Marti Gras. Each November, thousands of male residents go up north to drink a brewski and bag a bambi.

FIBS (Fibber) FIBS is an acronym for *** Illinois Bastards - those people "south of the border" who drive like wild maniacs (toll-free) all the way to the Dells.

FROZEN CUSTARD A sinfully rich form of ice-cream made with real cream, real eggs, and real good! Not to be confused with "soft-serve", true frozen custard bypasses the digestive process and converts directly to body fat.

GEMUTLICHKEIT  Pronounced just like it is spelled. This German word means good-natured, genial, or friendly. The ability of people to make you feel welcome.

GEORGE WEBB  Bar-time four star restaurant. Most often populated from 6:00 A.M. to 11:30 P.M. by police officers.

IMPORTED BEER This is any variety of brewski that is not produced in Milwaukee. When you ask for an imported beer in a Milwaukee tavern, you'll probably get a Coors.

KETTLE-MORAINE A geological feature of Southeastern Wisconsin caused by the melting of the glacier. A kettle is a sharp depression, and a moraine is a hill or ridge composed mostly of mixed loose rocks. It makes for great scenery, but it's hell on road-builders.

MOO JUICE (Mooooo Juice) Simply put, milk.

PASTY (PASTE-Y) Meat, potatoes, and vegetables wrapped in a pie crust and baked. Imported to Wisconsin by Cornish lead miners.

SCHNECK Any sweet pastry, roll, or doughnut. The proper way to eat a schneck is to dunk (doonk) it in your coffee.

SMELT FRY In early spring, a small fish known as a SMELT migrates towards the shore of Lake Michigan during the night to spawn. Thousands of Wisconsinites show up at the piers with huge nets to catch the little buggers. They are then taken back to the tavern, beheaded, gutted, fried, and eaten
(washed down with lots of brewski's). Truly, a right of spring.

SODA If you want a carbonated soft drink, ask for a soda. If you really want soda (plain carbonated water) ask for seltzer. If you ask for pop, you'll get that smug grin that says "not from around here, are you?"

SHEEPSHEAD This has nothing to do with the Godfather. It also has nothing to do with sheep. It is a card game. You have to be born here to understand it. It is played with only 30 of the 52 cards. Yes, sheepshead players are not playing with a full deck.

STOP'N GO LIGHTS Traffic signals to you, but isn't that dull? After all, one light means stop, the other means go, so what else would you call them?

UFF-DA A Norwegian expression which does not translate well. The closest equivalent would be the Jewish "Oy Vey".

UP NORTH (pronounced "Up Nort") Where people go for vacation, fishing, or hunting. A very general term, up north is sometimes reached by traveling East or West. Anywhere 100 miles or more from where you are, and in a generally northern direction may be considered "up nort".

UPer (Yooper) A native of Michigan's upper peninsula (UP). For these people, up north is Canada.

WINTER (Also known as a "WISCONSIN WINTER"). This is one of Wisconsin's two seasons which lasts approximately 9 months. The other season is the ROAD CONSTRUCTION season, lasting
roughly 3 months.

Ya Der Hey! One can judge the sobriety of a Wisconsinite by the way he answers this question: "Hey Stan, wanna Brewski?"  If the answer is "Ya Der Hey!", then Stan is only on his first six pack of Blatz. If he answers "Not now no more, eh?!" then he could only bowl a 110, and probably would not pass a blood-alcohol test (even if he studied for it).

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Posted by WSOR 3801 on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 5:24 PM

 Ya drink from a bubbler.  A water fountain is one of those tings they stick out in a pond, with water shooting out of the top. 

Construction season seems to overlap winter now.  From about March to October-November is Construction season.  Most of June-July August it doesn't appear much work is done.  Then a big push in October-November to finish up before the deep freeze.  

Can be warmer by the lake in winter.

Don't forget about side-by-each, and outside-skirts of town.  Should be easy enough to figger out.

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Posted by zardoz on Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:21 AM
This may not be humor as such, but it is so absurd it becomes funny. Strange things happen in Mookie's town!

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.

He said God has made terroristic threats against the senator and his constituents in Omaha, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

Chambers has said he filed the lawsuit to make the point that everyone should have access to the courts regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

On Tuesday, however, Douglas County District Court Judge Marlon Polk ruled that under state law a plaintiff must have access to the defendant for a lawsuit to move forward.

"Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," Polk wrote.

Chambers, who graduated from law school but never took the bar exam, thinks he's found a hole in the judge's ruling.

"The court itself acknowledges the existence of God," Chambers said Wednesday. "A consequence of that acknowledgment is a recognition of God's omniscience."

Therefore, Chambers said, "Since God knows everything, God has notice of this lawsuit."

Chambers has 30 days to decide whether to appeal. He said he hasn't decided yet.

Chambers, who has served a record 38 years in the Nebraska Legislature, is not returning next year because of term limits. He skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081016/D93R8TH00.html

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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, October 16, 2008 9:14 AM
how to talk suthern. Ah=I Ya'll=you all. And talk reaallll slow, yall. that's how I talk pretty much.
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Posted by ChuckCobleigh on Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:01 PM
zardoz
This may not be humor as such, but it is so absurd it becomes funny. Strange things happen in Mookie's town!

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A judge has thrown out a Nebraska legislator's lawsuit against God, saying the Almighty wasn't properly served due to his unlisted home address. State Sen. Ernie Chambers filed the lawsuit last year seeking a permanent injunction against God.

He said God has made terroristic threats against the senator and his constituents in Omaha, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

Chambers has said he filed the lawsuit to make the point that everyone should have access to the courts regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

On Tuesday, however, Douglas County District Court Judge Marlon Polk ruled that under state law a plaintiff must have access to the defendant for a lawsuit to move forward.

"Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," Polk wrote.

Chambers, who graduated from law school but never took the bar exam, thinks he's found a hole in the judge's ruling.

"The court itself acknowledges the existence of God," Chambers said Wednesday. "A consequence of that acknowledgment is a recognition of God's omniscience."

Therefore, Chambers said, "Since God knows everything, God has notice of this lawsuit."

Chambers has 30 days to decide whether to appeal. He said he hasn't decided yet.

Chambers, who has served a record 38 years in the Nebraska Legislature, is not returning next year because of term limits. He skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081016/D93R8TH00.html

Anybody who is a fan of the late Jim Thompson's writing (The Getaway, The Grifters and a lot more) has read Heed the Thunder where the main character is a lawyer who sues God. This is so deja vu, it's almost not funny.
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Posted by Murphy Siding on Thursday, October 16, 2008 3:20 PM

     Truth is stranger than fiction department:

     A city about 100 miles away from me,  had a big company announce some major layoffs.  I caught the tail end of a radio news story about it.  The Mayor of the city had some forwarning that this was coming.  In a prepared statement, he said they had prepared for this eventuality....and had already formed a committee....to decide on a timetable.....to announce their intentions......to acknowledge the layoffs...Dunce

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Posted by CShaveRR on Thursday, October 16, 2008 8:01 PM

From real life--funny, but sad, too...

We were driving on our way to visit the grandchildren (and their mother, of course!) when we passed a Krispy-Kreme doughnut shop.  A lot of those shops, including this one, have been closed around here, and this one had the windows all papered up, etc.  Still, there was one solitary car in the parking lot.  A police car, naturally.

Carl

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Posted by arkansasrailfan on Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:51 AM
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Posted by ChuckCobleigh on Thursday, October 23, 2008 7:15 PM
arkansasrailfan
I think you are understating that! Waaaay underestimating that!
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Posted by tree68 on Thursday, October 23, 2008 9:24 PM

Hey - what ever happened to the rest of that state list?  I'm pretty sure I didn't miss it...

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Posted by al-in-chgo on Thursday, October 23, 2008 10:16 PM

Really funny stuff, Michael.  Thanks for posting it!  -  a.s.

 

al-in-chgo

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