"Blessed are those that can give without remembering, and take without forgetting.
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.'
The florist was pleased and left the shop.
When the barber went to open his shop the next morning, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.
Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing community service this week.' The policeman was happy and left the shop.
The next morning when the barber went to open up, there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.
Then a Member of Parliament came in for a haircut, and when he went to pay his bill , the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Member of Parliament was very happy and left the shop.
The next morning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicians who run it.
If you don't forward this you have no sense of humour.
Cupie said
11:55 AM Jan 13, 2025
There's one prominent Pollie who wouldn't be in the line up.
Guess who?
rmoor said
10:26 AM Jan 14, 2025
You are right.
He won't be there.
One of the few honest ones left..........
Are We Lost said
10:39 AM Jan 14, 2025
An excellent comeback.
Aussie1 said
03:29 PM Jan 14, 2025
rmoor wrote:
You are right. He won't be there.
One of the few honest ones left..........
X2
DMaxer said
05:20 PM Jan 15, 2025
Honest???? Ever heard of Paladin?
Plain Truth said
07:02 PM Jan 15, 2025
DMaxer wrote:
Honest???? Ever heard of Paladin?
Yes !! Have Gun - Will Travel.
DMaxer said
07:16 PM Jan 15, 2025
I am sure that is the answer he would prefer to hear too.
JayDee said
08:17 AM Jan 16, 2025
Sign in a barber shop reads"-
1. I need your head so I can run my business.
2. Absence makes the hair grow longer.
I guess that these days it would also apply to beards.
Now that reminds me, that I am just about due to take my head to the barber.
Jay&Dee
Magnarc said
08:11 AM Jan 17, 2025
rmoor wrote:
You are right. He won't be there.
One of the few honest ones left..........
What other world are you living in Ron???
rmoor said
09:42 AM Jan 17, 2025
The REAL one.
Not that WOKE one......
Not that UN-Australia day one...
Not that 63% read the room WRONG Yes voting one....
The world I like to live in, born in, love, is called AUSTRALIA.
DMaxer said
10:37 AM Jan 17, 2025
What is the Oxford definition of woke?
The original meaning of woke is to awaken after sleep but the word now has other social connotations. "By the mid-20th century," says the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), "woke had been extended figuratively to refer to being 'aware' or 'well informed' in a political or cultural sense.
Progressive or left-wing attitudes or practices, esp.those opposing social injustice or discrimination, that are viewed as doctrinaire, self-righteous, pernicious, or insincere.
So I take it you stand for the opposite do you? Being unaware, uninformed, supporting social injustice and discrimination. That sounds like an interesting world. Is it run by a "little corporal"?
-- Edited by DMaxer on Friday 17th of January 2025 10:38:18 AM
Magnarc said
10:48 AM Jan 17, 2025
Very good return of serve DMaxer.
No one doubts your patriotism Ron, just your perception of honesty when applied to politicians, of all persuasions I hasten to add!.
-- Edited by Magnarc on Friday 17th of January 2025 10:51:29 AM
Aussie1 said
10:56 AM Jan 17, 2025
rmoor wrote:
The REAL one.
Not that WOKE one...... Not that UN-Australia day one... Not that 63% read the room WRONG Yes voting one....
The world I like to live in, born in, love, is called AUSTRALIA.
X2
DMaxer said
12:22 PM Jan 17, 2025
What a well thought out and edifying post, Aussie 1.
I thought you would be too busy getting your Warden of the Cinque Ports uniform out (a la Bob M.) to wear in 9 days time when we celebrate NSW being colonised and becoming a penal colony. I think it is fabulous that the rest of Australia celebrate our State's crowning achievement.
Aussie1 said
01:13 PM Jan 17, 2025
DMaxer wrote:
What a well thought out and edifying post, Aussie 1.
I thought you would be too busy getting your Warden of the Cinque Ports uniform out (a la Bob M.) to wear in 9 days time when we celebrate NSW being colonised and becoming a penal colony. I think it is fabulous that the rest of Australia celebrate our State's crowning achievement.
Nah, but I still don't quite understand why some even remain in Australia which, according to some has such a terrible past.
No one is forcing you or anyone else to to stay here in the best country in the world. Happy to assist if finances are limited for your one way ticket out of Oz
DMaxer said
06:40 PM Jan 17, 2025
Everyone is entitled to have an opinion Aussie, even if it is contrary to yours.
I think one of the attributes of being a good citizen is to acknowledge one's history, even if it is chequered.
Instead of worrying about what other people think perhaps your time would be better spent investing in a dictionary so that you understand the meaning of words that you spew out, cobber.
Aussie1 said
07:30 PM Jan 17, 2025
DMaxer wrote:
Everyone is entitled to have an opinion Aussie, even if it is contrary to yours.
I think one of the attributes of being a good citizen is to acknowledge one's history, even if it is chequered.
Instead of worrying about what other people think perhaps your time would be better spent investing in a dictionary so that you understand the meaning of words that you spew out, cobber.
I must have hit a nerve for that response
And yes, you are correct re everyone entitled to an opinion. Even yours albeit incorrect
And I disagree with your comment re attributes, surprise surprise.
Nothing "chequered" about MY countries history, in my opinion. Only a great and proud one.
I would rather invest in the offer made to you and others who are not happy here than what you humorously suggested
Hope you have a really great Australia Day along with the majority of true blue Aussies will have.
Cheers Cobber.
DMaxer said
07:56 PM Jan 17, 2025
Ah yes. Anyone who doesn't agree with your views should leave the country. That mantra was all the rage in a country in Europe during the thirties if I recall.
No, you didn't hit any nerve. I just have that reaction when confronted with ignorance, stupidity and general jingoism.
-- Edited by DMaxer on Friday 17th of January 2025 08:02:45 PM
Aussie1 said
08:12 PM Jan 17, 2025
DMaxer wrote:
Ah yes. Anyone who doesn't agree with your views should leave the country. That mantra was all the rage in a country in Europe during the thirties if I recall.
No, you didn't hit any nerve. I just have that reaction when confronted with ignorance, stupidity and general jingoism.
-- Edited by DMaxer on Friday 17th of January 2025 08:02:45 PM
Is that a legal jargon response, if so a big fail
Yeah, I definitely hit a nerve. Now chill Cobber and prepare for a big AUSTRALIA DAY as it appears you will still be here
Southern Cruizer said
08:28 PM Jan 17, 2025
MMMmmmmm I think I can see a BIG STOP sign coming up here
rmoor said
08:44 PM Jan 17, 2025
A big STOP SIGN only due to some thinking they are superior and better than the rest of us.
I too am happy to kick the can also for a few to venture overseas - for good.
There a few "imports" burning cars and spray painting houses could do with a few airline tickets.
Looking forward to Australia Day.
It is for Australians......
There's one prominent Pollie who wouldn't be in the line up.
Guess who?
He won't be there.
One of the few honest ones left..........
X2
Honest???? Ever heard of Paladin?
Yes !! Have Gun - Will Travel.
1. I need your head so I can run my business.
2. Absence makes the hair grow longer.
I guess that these days it would also apply to beards.
Now that reminds me, that I am just about due to take my head to the barber.
Jay&Dee
What other world are you living in Ron???
The REAL one.
Not that WOKE one......
Not that UN-Australia day one...
Not that 63% read the room WRONG Yes voting one....
The world I like to live in, born in, love, is called AUSTRALIA.
-- Edited by DMaxer on Friday 17th of January 2025 10:38:18 AM
Very good return of serve DMaxer.
No one doubts your patriotism Ron, just your perception of honesty when applied to politicians, of all persuasions I hasten to add!.
-- Edited by Magnarc on Friday 17th of January 2025 10:51:29 AM
X2
What a well thought out and edifying post, Aussie 1.
I thought you would be too busy getting your Warden of the Cinque Ports uniform out (a la Bob M.) to wear in 9 days time when we celebrate NSW being colonised and becoming a penal colony. I think it is fabulous that the rest of Australia celebrate our State's crowning achievement.
Nah, but I still don't quite understand why some even remain in Australia which, according to some has such a terrible past.
No one is forcing you or anyone else to to stay here in the best country in the world. Happy to assist if finances are limited for your one way ticket out of Oz
Everyone is entitled to have an opinion Aussie, even if it is contrary to yours.
I think one of the attributes of being a good citizen is to acknowledge one's history, even if it is chequered.
Instead of worrying about what other people think perhaps your time would be better spent investing in a dictionary so that you understand the meaning of words that you spew out, cobber.
I must have hit a nerve for that response
And yes, you are correct re everyone entitled to an opinion. Even yours albeit incorrect
And I disagree with your comment re attributes, surprise surprise.
Nothing "chequered" about MY countries history, in my opinion. Only a great and proud one.
I would rather invest in the offer made to you and others who are not happy here than what you humorously suggested
Hope you have a really great Australia Day along with the majority of true blue Aussies will have.
Cheers Cobber.
Ah yes. Anyone who doesn't agree with your views should leave the country. That mantra was all the rage in a country in Europe during the thirties if I recall.
No, you didn't hit any nerve. I just have that reaction when confronted with ignorance, stupidity and general jingoism.
-- Edited by DMaxer on Friday 17th of January 2025 08:02:45 PM
Is that a legal jargon response, if so a big fail
Yeah, I definitely hit a nerve. Now chill Cobber and prepare for a big AUSTRALIA DAY as it appears you will still be here
I too am happy to kick the can also for a few to venture overseas - for good.
There a few "imports" burning cars and spray painting houses could do with a few airline tickets.
Looking forward to Australia Day.
It is for Australians......