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Old 02-06-2016, 08:41 AM
 
Location: None
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The two aren't mutually exclusive.

And please know that the responses weren't directed at you personally, but rather solely at the kernel of spoilage that lives at the core of the humorous piece.

That's just the point though: There's loads of things that are humorous without having the baggage that the OP had.

Reveling in callousness is no way to make libertarianism sound noble. However, this is a forum about life in retirement not politics, so we should probably just leave it there.

Who's disagreeing with that? Just because there are things that are universal doesn't mean that everything is universal. The insinuation you're making is a logical fallacy.
I was just trying to make people laugh. Chill dude.
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Old 02-06-2016, 12:20 PM
 
Location: RVA
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I believe that is what bothered me most about bUUs post, a minorly clever obit, the humor of which most older, ie retirees would (I also thought) appreciate. But then for what reason I don't know was denigrated by bUUs post. Sorry if I come off as shallow or callus.
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Old 02-07-2016, 07:42 AM
 
Location: Near a river
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I'm glad someone brought this up. I saw pictures of her burns - horrible. And yes, they had already paid people off before this happened.
Why was she drinking coffee (in a possibly moving) car? or was she seated in the McDs?
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Old 02-07-2016, 07:44 AM
 
Location: Near a river
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Why is my brain gets muddled when I try to follow this thread??
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Old 02-07-2016, 12:07 PM
 
Location: SW US
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Another political thread pretending to be otherwise
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Old 02-07-2016, 01:46 PM
 
Location: Canada
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I found this obituary the other day. I didn't write it, but I wish I had. Enjoy.

Common Sense Obituary

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: 1) Knowing when to come in out of the rain; 2) Why the early bird gets the worm; 3) Life isn't always fair; and 4) maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense
lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense
lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common Sense
took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense
finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense
was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers: 1) I Know My Rights; 2) I Want It Now; 3) Someone Else Is To Blame; and 4) I'm A Victim.


Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.

I absolutely love this. Thanks for the humor
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Old 02-07-2016, 03:36 PM
 
Location: Mid-Atlantic
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Why was she drinking coffee (in a possibly moving) car? or was she seated in the McDs?
She was in a parked car. She was the passenger.
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