Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read ‘Vote Obama, I need the money.’ I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a ‘Obama 08′ tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference–just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need–the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I’ve decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
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I love your blog. Lately, I’ve been beating up on
Obama and the Democrats on mine because
they have a lead, but hope to be more even-handed
in the future.
For even more crap about politicians, please
take a look at my blog, http://theamericandreamagain.blogspot.com/
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Thanks for the comment. This blog started as a result of the pork laden EESA bill. At that point I was undecided as to who to vote for. Now I’ve decided I’m not pro McCain, but I am anti Obama…. no one else to vote for other than McCain if I dont want Obama to win the election.
I like your blog and will add it to my blog roll.
Glenn