OT: What Are The Rules?

[Guest guest]

What are the rules?

 

From Barb in Spring Hill, FL.

 

I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated

behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the successful passing of

the recent health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what

ensued:

 

They were a diverse group of several races and both sexes. I heard the young

man exclaim, " Isn't Obama like Jesus Christ? I mean, after all, he is

healing the sick. " The young woman enthusiastically proclaimed, " Yeah, and

he does it for free. I cannot believe anyone would think that a free market

would work for health care. They are all crooks and thieves and don't

deserve all of that money. " Another said, 'The stupid Republicans want us

all to starve to death so they can inherit all of the power. Obama should be

made a Saint for what he did for those of us less fortunate. " At this, I had

had enough.

 

I arose from my seat, mustering all the restraint I could find, and

approached their table. " Please excuse me; may I impose upon you for one

moment? " They smiled and welcomed me to the conversation. I stood at the end

of their table, smiled as best I could and began an experiment.

 

" I would like to give one of you my house. It will cost you no money and I

will pay all of the expenses and taxes for as long as you live there. Anyone

interested? " They looked at each other in astonishment. " Why would you do

something like that? " asked a young man, " There isn't anything for free in

this world. " They began to laugh at me, as they did not realize this man had

just made my point. " I am serious, I will give you my house for free, no

money what so ever. Anyone interested? " In unison, a resounding " Hell Yeah "

fills the room.

 

" Since there are too many of you, I will have to make a choice as to who

receives this money free bargain. " I noticed an elderly couple was paying

attention to the spectacle unfolding before their eyes, the old man shaking

his head in apparent disgust. " I tell you what; I will give it to the one of

you most willing to obey my rules. " Again, they looked at one another, an

expression of bewilderment on their faces. The perky young woman asked,

" What are the rules? " I smiled and said, " I don't know. I have not yet

defined them. However, it is a free home that I offer you. " They giggled

amongst themselves, the youngest of which said, " What an old coot. He must

be crazy to give away his home. Go take your meds, old man. " I smiled and

leaned into the table a bit further. " I am serious, this is a legitimate

offer. " They gaped at me for a moment.

 

" Hell, I'll take it you old fool. Where are the keys? " boasted the youngest

among them. " Then I presume you accept ALL of my terms then? " I asked. The

elderly couple seemed amused and entertained as they watched from the

privacy of their table. " Oh hell yeah! Where do I sign up? " I took a napkin

and wrote, " I give this man my home, without the burden of financial

obligation, so long as he accepts and abides by the terms that I shall set

forth upon consummation of this transaction. " I signed it and handed it to

the young man who eagerly scratched out his signature. " Where are the keys

to my new house? " he asked in a mocking tone of voice. All eyes were upon us

as I stepped back from the table, pulling the keys from pocket and dangling

them before the excited new homeowner.

 

" Now that we have entered into this binding contract, witnessed by all of

your friends, I have decided upon the conditions you are obligated to adhere

from this point forward. You may only live in the house for one hour a day.

You will not use anything inside of the home. You will obey me without

question or resistance. I expect complete loyalty and admiration for this

gift I bestow upon you. You will accept my commands and wishes with

enthusiasm, no matter the nature. Your morals and principles shall be as

mine. You will vote as I do, think as I do and do it with blind faith. These

are my terms. Here are your keys. " I reached the keys forward and the young

man looked at me dumb founded.

 

" Are you out of your freaking mind? Who would ever agree to those ridiculous

terms? " the young man appeared irritated. " You did when you signed this

contract before reading it, understanding it and with the full knowledge

that I would provide my conditions only after you committed to the

agreement. " Was all I said. The elderly man chuckled as his wife tried to

restrain him. I was looking at a now silenced and bewildered group of

people. " You can shove that stupid deal up you're a** old man, I want no

part of it " exclaimed the now infuriated young man. " You have committed to

the contract, as witnessed by all of your friends; you cannot get out of the

deal unless I agree to it. I do not intend to let you free now that I have

you ensnared. I am the power you agreed to. I am the one you blindly and

without thought chose to enslave yourself to. In short, I am your Master. "

At this, the table of celebrating individuals became a unified group against

the unfairness of the deal.

 

After a few moments of unrepeatable comments and slurs, I revealed my true

intent. " What I did to you is what this administration and congress did to

you with the health care legislation. I easily suckered you in and then

revealed the real cost of the bargain. Your folly was in the belief that you

can have something you did not earn; that you are entitled to that which you

did not earn; that you willingly allowed someone else to think for you. Your

failure to research, study and inform yourself permitted reason to escape

you. You have entered into a trap from which you cannot flee. Your only

chance of freedom is if your new Master gives it unto you. A freedom that is

given can also be taken away; therefore, it is not freedom. " With that, I

tore up the napkin and placed it before the astonished young man. " This is

the nature of your new health care legislation. "

 

I turned away to leave these few in thought and contemplation and was

surprised by applause. The elderly gentleman, who was clearly entertained,

shook my hand enthusiastically and said, " Thank you Sir, these kids don't

understand Liberty these days. " He refused to allow me to pay my bill as he

said, " You earned this one, it is an honor to pickup the tab. " I shook his

hand in thanks, leaving the restaurant somewhat humbled, and sensing a

glimmer of hope for my beloved country.

 

Use reason, it is the closest you are going to get to Godly conduct

Clifford A. Wright

 

 

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[Guest guest]

That was completely ridiculous.

 

Thought I was here to learn about herbs and oils, not here more " Fox news speak "

from someone scared of change and progress.  Because we have absolutely NO

EXAMPLE of how health care can work. Especially when your world perspective

doesnt go beyond your driveway.

 

Am I in the wrong group?

 

A. Diva

[Guest guest]

Let me clarify my previous post. It is probably most relevant to our

group to share what we all experience, or our interpretations and

thoughts on the new legislation rather than a story 3 times removed.

That could get out of hand really fast!

 

Annie

[Guest guest]

OK. Moderator speaking here. NO more of scripted inflammatory stuff like this.

It doesn't make anybody think, it's an obvious slanted piece written by somebody

with an AGENDA. If it were slanted on the " other " side I'd be just as firm with

my rejection of it as a relevant post.

 

You're here to speak YOUR mind, not name politicians, even in a

passive-aggressive way as in the post - remember that rule we put in place - and

definitely not drop second-hand cut and paste talking points. Passive-aggressive

really stinks and that entire post is PA.

 

This talk about health care has been civil up until now, and I can see that

several members are offended by this post. Here's what I posted earlier:

 

With my moderator hat firmly on, I'm stepping in here after speaking with

another mod, and just want to remind members:

 

1. Don't start attacking a politician here. Name calling attacks always lead to

flame wars. Don't even bother to praise politicians. It's useless either way,

because you'll just rile up the other side.

 

2. Talk about the issues and how they effect you, vent if needed, get your

knickers in a twist. That's what we're here for - official twisted-knicker

listeners, 'cause after a while of tension, they have to loosen a little bit ;-)

 

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, " Kathy " <vanokat wrote:

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> What are the rules?

>

> From Barb in Spring Hill, FL.

>

> I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated

> behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the successful passing of

> the recent health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what

> ensued:

at me for a moment.

[Guest guest]

I wish more people understood that.