This idea has been expressed in so many ways,this is the best!

A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth

She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, selfish desire to keep what he thought should be his.

One day she was challenging her father on his opposition to higher taxes on the rich and the need for more government programs.

The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the truth and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing in school.

Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, and let him know that it was tough to maintain, insisting that she was taking a very difficult course load and was constantly studying, which left her no time to go out and party like other people she knew. She didn't even have time for a boyfriend, and didn't really have many college friends because she spent all her time studying.

Her father listened and then asked, “How is your friend Audrey doing?”

She replied, “Audrey is barely getting by. All she takes are easy classes, she never studies and she barely has a 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college for her is a blast. She's always invited to all the parties and lots of times she doesn't even show up for classes because she's too hung over.”


Her wise father asked his daughter, “Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA.”

The daughter, visibly shocked by her father's suggestion, angrily fired back, “That's a crazy idea, how would that be fair! I've worked really hard for my grades! I've invested a lot of time, and a lot of hard work! Audrey has done next to nothing toward her degree. She played while I worked my tail off!”

The father slowly smiled, winked and said gently, “Welcome to the conservative side of the fence.”


If anyone has a better explanation of the difference between conservative and liberal or progressive or neocon I'm all ears.



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If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!



If a conservative doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.

If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.



If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.

If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.



If a conservative is homosexual, he quietly leads his life.

If a liberal is homosexual, he demands legislated respect.



If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.

A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him.



If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels.

Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.



If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.

A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it's a foreign religion, of course!)



If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.

A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.

Yuengling .....and it's everywhere.

Not sure where to start...

Lancaster Brewwing Company...so...so
Gilligans....good...
Moose Pub....Yuengling everywhere
That was day one....

Eagles tonight.....probably not..

Austin has game tonight...

The Indians put the punishment on Marshalltown last night. Austin didn't get to play until the 4 quarter, which he played all of it. This we're guessing is because he missed the entire first week of practice due to his surgery, even though he was at ever practice. Just not able to participate. Anyway....He ended up scoring more points than anyone on the team, etc... His entire team looked good, so it should be a fun season. Also saw Taylor play, haven't seen her for 3 years....The girls game really dragged on....Lots of whistles.....

One more day then the temp will actually go up 10 degrees for me....
The first challenge(I didn't think Creighton should have been one) is tomorrow night... Northern IA ...If we can win that we will have a great season. If we don't we'll still have a decent season.

Lane's B'day tomorrow.

Deep Thought of the Day: If we could just get everyone to close their eyes and visualize world peace for an hour, imagine how serene and quiet it would be until the looting started.

Wilma, I promise you; whatever scum did this, not one man on this force will rest one minute until he's behind bars...........Now, let's grab a bite to eat.

He was a funny guy!!! In tribute.......


Austin's first high school game tonight.....He's on the 'A' team, which would have actually really shocked me if he didn't make that after all his hard work and devotion. Even after missing the first week, because of his surgery.

Noses, the Grindstone, and a Guy Named Kurt. Nice article by Dr. Paustian.

Tangled was actually a very good movie, even for adults...

Hairball was great!!! Shorter than normal though...half as long as the last one....and no Motley Crue
Surprised attendees at Phil's before hand

Jackie is too crazy......but entertaining!! You would never see me consider most of these....

I remember reading about the Turducken back in college in the Wall Street Journal (required reading for my major). In fact I still have the clipping, I always thought it would be something neet to try. Every once in while while I'm moving stuff around I'll see the article, but haven't taken the time to read it for 10 years??? Anyway Jarred at worked asked who wanted to come over for some Turducken , nobody knew what it was until he started to explain it. Bottom line 15 pounder Costco $55...I'm thinking Christmas now.......

Kennesaw tonight.....


Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!