Curmudgeon - noun - a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
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Introduction
One of the least offensive names I've been called lately is "curmudgeon." Another description is crotchety (adj. - subject to whims, crankiness, or ill temper). Occasionally, my wife and progeny slip them both into the same sentence. To that I say, "Damn right!" I've spent my life waiting to be called such cute names. Now I am finally old enough to leave the "arrogant asshole" label behind (though many may disagree).
Well, here's a short list of why I embrace my inner curmudgeon.
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The idiotic American voters would rather have a tax cut than safe bridges.
They have been telling us for decandes that our infrastructure is crumbling, but, it will cost a lot to fix, and I want a new bass boat.
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The blockheaded American voters would rather have a tax cut than clean water.
Last year, over 20,000 contaminated beach warnings were issued in this country due to bypassed sewage from our overloaded wastewater treatment facilities.
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The duncical American voters would rather have a tax cut than care for the poorest children in our country.
That's right, I said "duncical;" I have a thesaurus and I'm not afraid to use it.
We are spending less today on children's health care and vaccinations than we did in the 50s (corrected for inflation)
We are spending less today on children's health care and vaccinations than we did in the 50s (corrected for inflation)
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The pinheaded American voters would rather have a tax cut than good schools.
Head start, and no child left behind have both been gutted in recent years.
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The empty-headed American voters would rather have tax cuts than universal health care.
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We are paying for it; in fact, a single payer universal health care system would result in net savings for the average American who has health care. And General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler could compete if they didn't have the Damaclese sword of health care for retirees hanging over their heads.
Y'all can thnk Nixon and Edgar Kaiser for this mess.
Y'all can thnk Nixon and Edgar Kaiser for this mess.
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The chuckleheaded American voters would rather have a tax cut than National Parks.
The National Parks are falling apart due to budget shortfalls.
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The goosey American voters would rather have a tax cut than safe food and toys.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service gets roughly 2% of the funds it would take to adaquately inspect every food processer in the United States. And don't get me started on imported food and toys.
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The doltish American voters would rather have a tax cut than care for our veterans.
People are now walking around saying, "Isn't it horrible about the way the Bush administration is treating the veterans?" Now, y'all know, I'd like nothing better than to hang that albatros around Bush the sadistic mariner's neck. But this has always been the situation for as long as I can remember. In high school, I was once sentenced to "volunteer" at the VA hospital in KC. It was horrible, understaffed, undersupplied, and ignored. This isn't new, and you know it.
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The numbskulled American voters would rather have a tax cut than care for our veterans. Part II
The number one injury in Iraq is the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) followed closely by PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Virtually any veteran who is ambulatory is declared to have a "pre-existing personality disorder" and given a general discharge WITH NO BENEFITS. And billed for what is left of their enlistment bonus.
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The dumbass American voters would rather have a tax cut than security.
Fewer than 5% of the cargo containers entering this country are inspected. No budget.
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The lazy, beetleheaded American voters would rather put up with Bush and Company than get up off their asses and take any action to make things better.
Any action. Write a letter to your congressman. Tell him you don't care if queers get married, or hippies burn the flag, but you do care that they are not taking care of the soldiers you claim to support.
LMAO...... lol....... too funny..... lmao!!!!!!!!!!! And unfortunately, so very true!
The populous wants it all without sacrifice. Education is key.... but "politics" isn't important to 98% of people. And that just sucks.
The populous wants it all without sacrifice. Education is key.... but "politics" isn't important to 98% of people. And that just sucks.
By the way.... I myself have been called a curmudgeon, crank, "nasty dude", etc.... It's a title I cherish :)
ol' hippie, i'd never call you a curmudgeon with that handsome new picture of yours...!
You've got a lot of good points, here, ol hippie. I just wanted to bring it back to the top of the list for anyone who hasn't seen it. It bears repeating. 5 stars from me!
Tis the season to embrace a curmudgeon.
Happy Holidays. :-)
Happy Holidays. :-)
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