The difference between the Liberal and Conservative worlds.
Jun 30, 2022 22:54:48 #
This was sent to me. I am sure some of you have seen this before but it rings true. I ask our liberal Hoggers if any of it is wrong. A little long but enjoy.
A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, 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 programs. The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the t***h and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing in school.
Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, 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 college 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 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college 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 father asked his daughter, "Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA."
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 tail 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 doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him..
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and Jesus silenced.
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative reads this, he'll post it. A liberal will delete it because he's "offended."
Copied and revised.
Well, I posted it. Your call.
A young woman was about to finish her first year of college. Like so many others her age, she considered herself to be very liberal, and among other liberal ideals, was very much in favor of higher taxes to support more government programs, in other words redistribution of wealth.
She was deeply ashamed that her father was a rather staunch conservative, a feeling she openly expressed. Based on the lectures that she had participated in, and the occasional chat with a professor, she felt that her father had for years harbored an evil, 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 programs. The self-professed objectivity proclaimed by her professors had to be the t***h and she indicated so to her father. He responded by asking how she was doing in school.
Taken aback, she answered rather haughtily that she had a 4.0 GPA, 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 college 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 2.0 GPA. She is so popular on campus; college 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 father asked his daughter, "Why don't you go to the Dean's office and ask him to deduct 1.0 off your GPA and give it to your friend who only has a 2.0. That way you will both have a 3.0 GPA and certainly that would be a fair and equal distribution of GPA."
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 tail 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 doesn't like guns, he doesn't buy one. If a liberal doesn't like guns, he wants all guns outlawed.
If a conservative is a vegetarian, he doesn't eat meat. If a liberal is a vegetarian, he wants all meat products banned for everyone.
If a conservative is down-and-out, he thinks about how to better his situation. A liberal wonders who is going to take care of him..
If a conservative doesn't like a talk show host, he switches channels. Liberals demand that those they don't like be shut down.
If a conservative is a non-believer, he doesn't go to church. A liberal non-believer wants any mention of God and Jesus silenced.
If a conservative decides he needs health care, he goes about shopping for it, or may choose a job that provides it.. A liberal demands that the rest of us pay for his.
If a conservative reads this, he'll post it. A liberal will delete it because he's "offended."
Copied and revised.
Well, I posted it. Your call.
Jun 30, 2022 23:48:28 #
Jul 1, 2022 00:33:35 #
School GPA is not a commodity. It serves as a measure of academic performance.
papakatz45 wrote:
This was sent to me. I am sure some of you have se... (show quote)
Jul 1, 2022 05:39:52 #
Jul 1, 2022 06:31:13 #
papakatz45
So, serve them an old, musty story written by someone else and ask a silly question?
Is this what you are reduced to?
So, serve them an old, musty story written by someone else and ask a silly question?
Is this what you are reduced to?
Jul 1, 2022 09:03:28 #
It is interesting that so far, the response from our liberal Hoggers has not answered the question I asked. Which of the statements in the post are untrue? I must assume that although you dislike the each of the statements, you cannot show that any of them are untrue. So instead of giving an answer to my question, you just ramble or call names. Thanks for agreeing with the post, in your round-about way.
Jul 1, 2022 09:05:43 #
Laramie wrote:
Old story, with conservative feel good statements at the end.
Yes, an old story and I did say it had been sent to me and that some of you had heard it before, but you have not said if you think any of the statements in the post are untrue. So, you agree each statement is true, got it.
Jul 1, 2022 09:07:36 #
thom w
Loc: San Jose, CA
papakatz45 wrote:
It is interesting that so far, the response from our liberal Hoggers has not answered the question I asked. Which of the statements in the post are untrue? I must assume that although you dislike the each of the statements, you cannot show that any of them are untrue. So instead of giving an answer to my question, you just ramble or call names. Thanks for agreeing with the post, in your round-about way.
What you assumed was that you get to make the rules. You don't.
Jul 1, 2022 09:09:06 #
anotherview wrote:
School GPA is not a commodity. It serves as a measure of academic performance.
You are correct but the story is just a way of teaching the young lady the ways of liberalism and conservatism. Since you have not said any of it is wrong, I assume you agree with all of the statements?
Jul 1, 2022 09:11:34 #
DaveO wrote:
Don’t be lying about anything now, Pappy! 
There you go Davie, name calling right out of the gate. That is your way when you know you cannot refute the argument. Which, if any, of the statements is untrue? Where have I lied in the original or any responding posts? Please answer the simple question.
Jul 1, 2022 09:15:44 #
Rongnongno wrote:
papakatz45
So, serve them an old, musty story written by someone else and ask a silly question?
Is this what you are reduced to?
So, serve them an old, musty story written by someone else and ask a silly question?
Is this what you are reduced to?
I stated right in the start that it was something I had received and that others here may have already seen. Enjoy or do not enjoy reading it. But please answer the "silly" question, which of the statements are false? Or do you know all are true and you just are not willing to admit it? Waiting for your answer to a "silly" question.
Jul 1, 2022 09:19:54 #
thom w wrote:
What you assumed was that you get to make the rules. You don't.
What rules have I made Thom? I asked a simple question of you Liberal Hoggers. Answer or do not answer. It does not matter. But if you respond negatively to the post without stating which of the statements are false in your opinion, that tell us that while you do not like the statements, you cannot honestly say any of them are false.
Jul 1, 2022 09:20:37 #
Jul 1, 2022 09:30:37 #
thom w
Loc: San Jose, CA
papakatz45 wrote:
What rules have I made Thom? I asked a simple question of you Liberal Hoggers. Answer or do not answer. It does not matter. But if you respond negatively to the post without stating which of the statements are false in your opinion, that tell us that while you do not like the statements, you cannot honestly say any of them are false.
You don't get to make demands of other posters on this site. I can answer, or not answer, wh**ever questions I wish. You get to ignore my answers as you wish.
Jul 1, 2022 09:37:16 #
JRiepe wrote:
It seems you ruffled some liberal's feathers. 👍👍
You see none of them have answered the question.
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