Flysmallie Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I am Sam I am Sam Sam I am That Sam-I-am That Sam-I-am! I do not like that Sam-I-am Do you like green eggs and ham I do not like them, Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham. Would you like them Here or there? I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am Would you like them in a house? Would you like them with a mouse? I do not like them in a house. I do not like them with a mouse. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Would you eat them in a box? Would you eat them with a fox? Not in a box. Not with a fox. Not in a house. Not with a mouse. I would not eat them here or there. I would not eat them anywhere. I would not eat green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Would you? Could you? in a car? Eat them! Eat them! Here they are. I would not , could not, in a car You may like them. You will see. You may like them in a tree? d not in a tree. I would not, could not in a tree. Not in a car! You let me be. I do not like them in a box. I do not like them with a fox I do not like them in a house I do mot like them with a mouse I do not like them here or there. I do not like them anywhere. I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. A train! A train! A train! A train! Could you, would you on a train? Not on a train! Not in a tree! Not in a car! Sam! Let me be! I would not, could not, in a box. I could not, would not, with a fox. I will not eat them with a mouse I will not eat them in a house. I will not eat them here or there. I will not eat them anywhere. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Say! In the dark? Here in the dark! Would you, could you, in the dark? I would not, could not, in the dark. Would you, could you, in the rain? I would not, could not, in the rain. Not in the dark. Not on a train, Not in a car, Not in a tree. I do not like them, Sam, you see. Not in a house. Not in a box. Not with a mouse. Not with a fox. I will not eat them here or there. I do not like them anywhere! You do not like green eggs and ham? I do not like them, Sam-I-am. Could you, would you, with a goat? I would not, could not. with a goat! Would you, could you, on a boat? I could not, would not, on a boat. I will not, will not, with a goat. I will not eat them in the rain. I will not eat them on a train. Not in the dark! Not in a tree! Not in a car! You let me be! I do not like them in a box. I do not like them with a fox. I will not eat them in a house. I do not like them with a mouse. I do not like them here or there. I do not like them ANYWHERE! I do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them, Sam-I-am. You do not like them. SO you say. Try them! Try them! And you may. Try them and you may I say. Sam! If you will let me be, I will try them. You will see. Say! I like green eggs and ham! I do!! I like them, Sam-I-am! And I would eat them in a boat! And I would eat them with a goat... And I will eat them in the rain. And in the dark. And on a train. And in a car. And in a tree. They are so good so good you see! So I will eat them in a box. And I will eat them with a fox. And I will eat them in a house. And I will eat them with a mouse. And I will eat them here and there. Say! I will eat them ANYWHERE! I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you, Sam-I-am
ness Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 LOL -- a filibuster. Now it's time for a little story. My family and I went to Washington and visited the capitol in the early 2000's. We went into the visitor's gallery in both the House and the Senate. In the Senate, Robert Byrd was standing at the podium reading from a history book. It was some delay tactic -- I've forgotten what the debate was really about. (The last time I was there, in the mid-1980's, Sen. Byrd was at the podium too.) Over in the House, we watched a debate about Medicare (IIRC). A female representative took the podium and began a loud, angry presentation attacking the other side's view. As she talked, she pounded her finger on the charts she had displayed for effect. She was pissed. It was only for a couple minutes, then she finished, grabbed her charts and walked off. After she left the podium, and presumably got out of camera range, her demeanor immediately changed. A big smile came across her face and she greeted other members with smiles, handshakes and hugs as she went up the aisle. My daughter, who was about 10 at the time, couldn't understand this. She looked at me and asked, 'How can she be so mad at these people one minute, then be friends with them the next?' Man, that was a moment I'll never forget. A ten year old was able to see first hand what a lot of these people are like. John
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I'm not sure why there is any reason to be grateful to people for in the government? They are better jobs than anyone in the private sector has and in no way should be compared to military service. At one time they traded job security for lower wages, but that is no longer the case and now the perks are over the top for many. there are thousands of people in the private sector who have lost their jobs and many because of government actions, so no sympathy from me. It seems anymore that there is only a crisis if union members or federal employees lose some traction. Save your sympathy for the vet waiting for action from the VA, whose employees are getting bonuses for non performance. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
fishinwrench Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 LOL -- a filibuster. Now it's time for a little story. My family and I went to Washington and visited the capitol in the early 2000's. We went into the visitor's gallery in both the House and the Senate. In the Senate, Robert Byrd was standing at the podium reading from a history book. It was some delay tactic -- I've forgotten what the debate was really about. (The last time I was there, in the mid-1980's, Sen. Byrd was at the podium too.) Over in the House, we watched a debate about Medicare (IIRC). A female representative took the podium and began a loud, angry presentation attacking the other side's view. As she talked, she pounded her finger on the charts she had displayed for effect. She was pissed. It was only for a couple minutes, then she finished, grabbed her charts and walked off. After she left the podium, and presumably got out of camera range, her demeanor immediately changed. A big smile came across her face and she greeted other members with smiles, handshakes and hugs as she went up the aisle. My daughter, who was about 10 at the time, couldn't understand this. She looked at me and asked, 'How can she be so mad at these people one minute, then be friends with them the next?' Man, that was a moment I'll never forget. A ten year old was able to see first hand what a lot of these people are like. Did you explain to her that the fist pounding was just an actor acting? And that Dora, Swiper, and the Grumpy'ol Troll are actually friends that hang out together when off the set.
strangercreek Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Disrespecting government workers you don't even know is as childish as the lawmakers are being. At least they are keeping the ditch fish fed at the hatcheries. I'm not disrespecting any govt workers I don't know. I said "all the govt employees I know" (and I know MANY). There are a few good ones but most of them brag about their cush jobs therefore you can make a character judgement about them, its not difficult. The govt is bloated and there is no denying it. I will however generalize when it comes to politicians though, just follow the slime trail. Let me take this a step further. The respectable govt employees I know all have something in common, they are Veterans. I think we should reserve civil service for them, not civilians. I think that would help. With all this being said, from what I understand the govt workforce is a drop in the bucket compared to all the other "expenditures", still angers me though....
Flysmallie Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Did you explain to her that the fist pounding was just an idiot acting like an asshole and we were paying her a lot of money to do it? FTFY
strangercreek Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 If you work for a bloated cow, and you KNOW you work for a bloated cow, you shouldn't be surprised when it comes time for that bloated cow to be sent to the butcher. My hats off to the hard-working govt employees that are out there, but they are the exception, and not the rule. Exactly, just go into a govt office for some reason, it stands out like a sore thumb...that also carries over to State,Local and the USPS from my experiences. I am just calling it like I see it. Go into the post office in Union Station KCMO sometime, when its break time its "BREAK TIME"!. I love the automated postage/shipping machine. Here is something that I snapped a pic of while it was out being serviced though.....cracks me up.
Wayne SW/MO Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Yeah I would imagine that we will also have to spy on each other while the NSA is on furlough. Today's release is tomorrows gift to another fisherman.
ness Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Did you explain to her that the fist pounding was just an actor acting? And that Dora, Swiper, and the Grumpy'ol Troll are actually friends that hang out together when off the set. Huh? I thought you said.... Anyway -- she did get it. John
Smalliebigs Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 HaHaHaHa make all the stupid lame assumptions you want about me and my wife Seth.....we both have advanced degrees and she has a doctorate and we paid for them ourselves and have done good for ourselves. The Federal goverment and it's employees are way too massive most people would agree with that. Sorry you can't aspire to be make as much as you can....we have worked our asses off for a long time with no help from anyone and are both self employeed.....working 60 hours a week for a very long time funding both of our companies on our own with help from olde uncle sam. I never said we couldn't make it on our income, I said the tax we would be hit with if we sold our river property would be a crime IMO. We have to work for weeks at a time without pay and don't whine like all of the bitches I have seen on TV recently. I worked three jobs at a time as an insurance agent, a server and as a bouncer.....some 70 hours aweek to pay for my school and what I wanted. There are some lazy butt clowns out there it seems that don't have the drive to go work a job below there self proclaimed level and get the skills required to move up. say what you want about me and my wife Seth but, we work and work a lot for what we have....and have never asked for handouts. He is still upset that him and his wife "unfortunately" make too much money and will get taxed higher if they sold their home. Poor guy can barely make it on their 250k+ combined income. The higher tax rate is for earners over the 250k mark. He is good at grouping the good guys in with the bad and crying when something doesn't fit his agenda. He would fit in well as a politician. You are a fed worker, therefore you must be as bad as the idiots in Congress. I am a legal and ethical gigger but since a few bad eggs like to poach smallmouth I am considered just as bad. I guess all well off people are selfish whiners like smalliebigs since that seems to be the theme to a lot of his posts on here. Btw, here is the post I am referring to.
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