[Politics] This could elicit some fun replies

[Giraffe]

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A young woman was about to finish her first year of university. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be Labour Party minded, and she was very much in favour of higher taxes to support her education and for more government programmes – in other words, the redistribution of wealth.

She was deeply-ashamed that her father was a rather staunch, blue-ribbon Conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had attended, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had, for years, harboured a 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 programmes. The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors must be the truth, and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing at university.

Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 90% average, 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 university 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 50% average. She is so popular on campus - university 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 20% off your average and give it to your friend who only has 50%? That way, you will both have a 70% average. It would be fair and you would both be equal.”

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 xxxx off!”

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

If you ever wondered what side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!
If a Conservative supporter doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one.
If a Labour/Green doesn't like guns, they want all guns out-lawed.
If a Conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat.
If a Labour/Green is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a Conservative is gay, he quietly leads his life.
If a Labour/Green is gay, he demands legislated respect.
If a Conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation.
A Labour/Green wonders who is going to take care of him.
If a Conservative doesn't like a chat-show host, he switches channels.
Labour/Greens demand those should be banned.
If a Conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church.
A Labour/Green non-believer wants any mention of God and religion silenced. (Unless it's a foreign religion, of course!)
If a Conservative reads this, he'll forward it, so his friends can have a good laugh.
A Labour/Green will delete it because he's "offended”.

Quality, I like it very much.

 

[Icy Gull]

Quality, I like it very much.

Too many on this thread taking it WAY too seriously. I knew it would get a reaction just wasn't expecting quite so much vitriol.

 

[BLOCK F]

Too many on this thread taking it WAY too seriously. I knew it would get a reaction just wasn't expecting quite so much vitriol.

Well, we are dealing with humourless Lefties, after all.

 

[jonnyrovers]

Left or right or middle. Brexit or Remoan. Each position has its fair share of tosspots, keyboard warriors, beautiful generous people, bigots, humble genius. All would be the way they are with or without their political leanings & ideologies. Our vote does not define us. I know which category the OP falls into...


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[Icy Gull]

Left or right or middle. Brexit or Remoan. Each position has its fair share of tosspots, keyboard warriors, beautiful generous people, bigots, humble genius. All would be the way they are with or without their political leanings & ideologies. Our vote does not define us. I know which category the OP falls into...


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You know nothing jonnyrovers

 

[jonnyrovers]

You know nothing jonnyrovers

On reflection Icygull, knowing nothing is probably my default position...

 

[Justice]

Audrey sounds like fun

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

The story is more to highlight that most socialist leaning people are massive hypocrites.

I don't know, is it. It more reads like a story that highlights how conservatives misread the intentions of the left. Progressive taxation is supported and carried out by both right and left, I don't think there is really much debate about this is there? Meanwhile there are elements of socialism / marxism that agree that remuneration should be proportionate to effort and in that sense the protagonists are in line with that opinion

 

[pastafarian]

We are just one more Tory blow job away from a Marxist government. Have a nice weekend

In fairness Tory blowjobs are far superior to leftie ones,clear objectives knowing that with a little bit of hard work rewards will flow, cant stand the leftie ones with the endless whining and downing of tools half way through.