Joke: What do you charge a pirate?

What do you charge a pirate who wants his ears pierced?

Buccaneer!

The Promised Land and Politics?

I was sent this observation in an email. I thought there were some pretty intriguing similarities. Read on.

      Over five thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel , "Pick up your shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the Promised Land." 

      Nearly 75 years ago, (when Welfare was introduced) Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land."      

      Today, Congress has stolen your shovel, taxed your asses, raised the price of Camels and mortgaged the Promised Land!

Regardless of your political affiliation you have to admit that it's pretty much true!**********************************************************