[Rhodes22-list] Political Jokes

[Kroposki]

Alex,
     It appears that if the joke is about a conservative, a Republican,
a traditional American, then it is humor.  If the joke is about a
liberal, a Democrat, a feminist, etc, then it is mean spirited.  Go
figure.  You will never get anywhere with that type logic.
                                                   Ed K

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Alex,

The joke about Bush was funny and I enjoyed it.  Thanks.  Michael tells
me
that an announcement in all caps is not emphasis but rather shouting, to
be
avoided in e-mails, so I will use lower case.

You are a very bright young man so I respectfully submit that you do
understand the difference between humor and meanness.  Give me humor
about
my heroes and I will appreciate it.  Meanness, no matter what you label
it,
is a political statement and I will probably be moved to respond - even
when
the other "pinkos" tend to be more silently polite. Blame it on
crotchety
old age - or, a burning passion for freedom of expression that readily
extends to being willing to fight for your freedom of speech (so long as
it
is not in all caps).

stan

Alex Bell wrote:

> FOR ALL THOSE LEFT LEANING, NARROW FOCUSED PEOPLE WHO SCREAM WHEN WE
> HAVE JOKES ABOUT HILLARY, BILL AND THE DASTARDLY CRATS, THIS IS FOR
YOU.
>
> WE HARD ASS CONSERVATIVES CAN JOKE ABOUT OUR GUYS..
>
>         At lunch George Bush and Dick Cheney are enjoying
>         a celebration meal at a very fancy Washington restaurant.
>         Their waitress approaches their table to take their order; she
> is
>         young and very attractive.
>         She asks Cheney what he wants, and
>         he replies; "I'll have the heart-healthy salad."
>         - "Very good, sir", she replies, and turning to Bush
>         she asks, "And what do you want, Mr.President?"
>         Bush answers, "How about a quickie?" Taken aback,
>         the waitress slaps him and says, "I'm shocked and
>         disappointed in you. I thought you were
>         bringing in a new administration that was committed
>         to high principles and morality. I'm sorry I
>         voted for you." With that, the waitress departed
>         in a huff. Cheney leans over to Bush, and says,
>         "Mr. President, I believe that's pronounced
>         quiche.
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