This was sent to me by a New Zealand friend. I don’t have any opinion because I don’t know what they are talking about …
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For those who haven’t heard:
New Zealand just passed both laws – gay marriage and legalized marijuana.
The fact that gay marriage and marijuana were legalized on the same day makes perfect biblical sense because Leviticus 20:13 says,
“If a man lies with another man they should be stoned.”
We just hadn’t interpreted it correctly before!
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Bet you laughed
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The kids filed into class Monday morning. They were all very excited.
Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on salesmanship.
Little Sally led off. “I sold Girl Scout cookies and I made $30″ she said proudly, “My sales approach was to appeal to the customer’s civil spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success.” “Very good”, said the teacher.
Little Debbie was next. “I sold magazines” she said, “I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events.” “Very good, Debbie”, said the teacher.
Eventually, it was Little Johnny’s turn. The teacher held her breath. Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher’s desk. “$2,467″, he said.
“$2,467!” cried the teacher, “What in the world were you selling?”
Toothbrushes”, said Little Johnny.
“Toothbrushes”, echoed the teacher, “How could you possibly sell enough tooth brushes to make that much money?”
“I found the busiest corner in town”, said Little Johnny, “I set up a Dip & Chip stand and I gave everybody who walked by a free sample.” They all said the same thing, “Hey, this tastes like dog poop!” Then I would say, “It is dog poop, you wanna buy a toothbrush?” I used the politicians method of giving you some crap, dressing it up so it looks good, telling you it’s free, and then making you pay to get the bad taste out of your mouth.”
Little Johnny got five stars for his assignment. Bless his heart.
Bet you laughed
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I thought I would just post a small tribute to commemorate Anzac Day here in Australia. My personal tribute to those who have served defending our great country to make it what it is today. Many have not returned from battlefields all over the world. No matter what our personal opinions we must pay tribute to their sacrifice. I was a national service conscript but did not serve overseas as we withdrew from Vietnam prior to me being posted.
Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, originally commemorated by both countries on 25 April every year to honour the members of theAustralian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It now more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their countries. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
I think this video is a fitting tribute portrays the futility of all wars.
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Please remember all our heroes!
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Did not know this existed!
The National Veterans Art Museum, formerly the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum, located at 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago’s six corners neighborhood, is dedicated to displaying and studying art produced by veterans from the Vietnam War and other wars and conflicts. Originally a traveling exhibition, while in Chicago it was viewed by Mayor Richard M. Daley, who was so taken by the power of the art that he immediately insisted that the city provide a permanent home for it. The entrance hall has 58,226 dog tags hanging from the ceiling, representing the US soldiers who died in Vietnam. It and the other exhibits have been described as deeply moving. Wikipedia
When visitors first enter the museum, they will hear a sound like wind chimes coming from above them and their attention will be drawn upward 24 feet to the ceiling of the two-story high atrium.
Dog tags of the more than 58,000 service men and women who died in the Vietnam War hang from the ceiling of the National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum in Chicago on Veterans Day, November 11, 2010. The 10-by-40-foot sculpture, entitled Above & Beyond, was designed by Ned Broderick and Richard Stein.
The tens of thousands of metal dog tags are suspended 24 feet in the air, 1 inch apart, from fine lines that allow them to move and chime with shifting air currents. Museum employees using a kiosk and laser pointer help visitors locate the exact dog tag with the imprinted name of their lost friend or relative.
Source: Email chain thanks Brian.
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I received this in an email and although it has content applicable to Australia I thought it contains a lot of truth for other countries as well. This is the content of the email …
“This is too true to be funny.
The next time you hear a politician use the word ‘billion’ in a casual manner, think about whether you want the ‘politicians’ spending YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.
A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E. A billion Dollars ago was only 13 hours and 12 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.
Stamp Duty
Tobacco Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Income Tax
Council Tax
Unemployment Tax
Fishing Licence Tax
Petrol/Diesel Tax
Inheritance Tax
(tax on top of tax)
Alcohol Tax
G.S.T.
Property Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Vehicle Licence / Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Carbon Dioxide Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 60 years ago and our nation was one of the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt. We had the largest middle class in the world. Mum stayed home to raise the kids, Dad and teachers were allowed to discipline kids.
What the hell happened?
‘Political Correctness’, ‘Politicians or both?’I hope this goes around Australia and beyond at least 100 times”
What do you think?
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“This photograph was recently found at the Honkawa Elementary school in Hiroshima city and shows the mushroom cloud from the atomic bomb that was dropped on the city in 1945 at the end of World War II. It is believed to have been taken about half an hour after the bombing from a location some six miles (10km) east of the centre of the blast. “The existence of this shot was always known in history books, but this is the first time that the actual print was discovered,” said a curator at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Photo Honkawa Elementary School/AFP” BBC
Mushroom cloud from the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima city in 1945 at the end of World War II
An interesting and historic image but all I can think of is all the people that died during the blast.
Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries since the end of World War I to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. This day, or alternative dates, are also recognized as special days for war remembrances in many non-Commonwealth countries. Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of hostilities of World War I on that date in 1918. Hostilities formally ended “at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” in accordance with the Armistice, signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. (“At the 11th hour” refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 a.m.) World War I officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919.
The day was specifically dedicated by King George V on 7 November 1919 as a day of remembrance for members of the armed forces who were killed during World War I. This was possibly done upon the suggestion of Edward George Honey to Wellesley Tudor Pole, who established two ceremonial periods of remembrance based on events in 1917.
The red remembrance poppy has become a familiar emblem of Remembrance Day due to the poem “In Flanders Fields“. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields of Flanders in World War I, their brilliant red colour an appropriate symbol for the blood spilled in the war. Wikipedia
Today in Australia we remember our fallen soldiers and I think this YouTube video says it all …
Lest We Forget
This was sent to me in an email chain. I hoped this was a genuine story but it is not. Google searches are showing it is an American soldier in Iraq. Why people would alter posts to suit their own story is beyond me.
In reality it does not matter. It has reminded me of the sacrifices all service people are making for us.
“How good is this, we wish them well until their duty ends….
Mowing the Grass
A picture of this Australian Digger in Afghanistan with His Tiny ‘Plot of Grass’ in front of his tent. It’s heart-warming! Here is a soldier stationed in Afghanistan; posted to a Big Sand Box. He asked his wife to send him dirt (Australian soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can ‘smell the grass’, and feel it grow beneath his feet. When the men of the Squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass in Australian soil – to bring them good luck.
If you notice, he is even cutting the grass with a pair of a scissors. Sometimes we are in such a hurry that we don’t stop and think about the little things that we take for granted. Upon receiving this, please say a prayer for our Australian Soldiers that give and give (and give up) so unselfishly for us.
You don’t have to send this on, but gosh, who wouldn’t ?”
Well I have shared the story but hopefully the correct one. As I said at least it has made me think of the plight of all service people.
Postscript: Go to http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/grass.asp for a more detailed story.
I am sorry to my friends from other parts of the world you may not get some of this but Larry Pickering is a famous Australian cartoonist and although I might not always agree he is certainly funny. I am sure you will get a laugh from some of the cartoons.
Larry Pickering (Wikipedia)
Larry Pickering (born 18 October 1942) is an Australian political cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator of books and calendars.
He started his cartooning career at The Canberra Times newspaper in the late 1960s, originally working as a proof reader. During this time he decided to become the capital city newspaper’s first editorial cartoonist, practising his craft at home each night for a year, until he felt confident the cartoons were good enough to be seen publicly. At this point he knew the editor would need to see the cartoons in order for them to published. Always a lateral thinker, Pickering posted the cartoons in the men’s room urinal each day where he knew he would have the editor’s undivided attention for at least a minute or two a day. The cartoons became quite a phenomenon in the office, where staff, including women, regularly visited the men’s room to be entertained, humoured or outraged.
These cartoons were shared with me by email:
Look at the latest plus some oldies Pickering does classic Australian Politics:
Source: Email chain. I have edited the personal comments to just enjoy Larry’s cartoons.
Thank you for the humour Larry.
The link to this YouTube video was sent to me in an email chain. Although I am not especially a royalist you have to admire this lady.
Queen Elizabeth II
The video is well put together and worthwhile sharing.
Hope you enjoyed.
