A Non-satirical Post, for once.

**30gAy** · 08-10-2006, 01:52 PM

A Non-satirical post, for once.

OK, seriously, this is a non-satirical post. This is an actual conversation I had with one of my co-workers. He is 26, a home schooled, conservative Christian. If any of you have ever wondered why I am driven to post the jokes poking fun at these groups, I hope this sheds some light on my motives.

The conversation started innocently enough; we were discussing the price of gasoline.

30-gAy:�It is time to look into raising the government standards on minimum mpg rates for cars and SUVs.�

Co-Worker: �I disagree, why does the government have the right to dictate to me, an individual, what kind of car I can drive? That is communism. The government is already close to a communist dictatorship as it is.�

�Explain�

�They are using this whole global warming thing, which is a huge lie, to justify seizing more power and push us closer to a one world government.�

�But I think we are moving towards a majority consensus in our society, that global warming is a problem that needs to be addressed.�

�So it�s OK to have a dictatorship then?�

�Well, if a majority of people supports an idea within a democracy, then I don�t really think that you can claim we�ve degenerated into a dictatorship just because you disagree with the opinion.�

�If you believe in global warning then you can drive a little car. Since you also want to tell me what to drive, then that�s a dictatorship �just like Stalin did.�

�So government regulations should only be for people who agree with them?�

�The government has no right to regulate me at all.�

�So, let�s say you own a property with a stream on it; does the government have the right to tell you not to put pollution in it?�

�No�

�Well, what if the pollution flows onto your neighbor�s property and sickens and kills his family? What is to stop that?�

�Individuals will stop that. They will punish you if you do.�

�So your neighbors will form a pitchfork wielding mob, come to your house and kill you for doing that?�

�Yep.�

�And you�re saying that is preferable to the government regulating you?�

�Yep.�

�I think that�s a pretty radical opinion.�

�Well why don�t you move to California then, with all the other commies, break off from the US and leave us alone?�

�I don�t think it�s incumbent upon me to evacuate my home just because you disagree with my opinion. But since we�re taking pot-shots �why don�t you move to Somalia where you can have all the anarchy you want. I hear it�s lovely this time of year.�

And to all you folks in California, New York and other Blue states, just look at all the fun you're missing!

P.S. -This is the same co-worker who years earlier had condemned homosexuality on biblical grounds -at the same time he was living (in sin) with his unmarried girlfriend. To this day he refuses to admit any hypocrisy.

**whiteyfunn** · 08-10-2006, 02:02 PM

Glad I'm not working with that person!

**kurt** · 08-10-2006, 02:03 PM

Do you work on a shrimp boat in Bayou Labatrie?

**Cheering472** · 08-10-2006, 02:14 PM

Is his name Rush?

**seagrovelover** · 08-10-2006, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Cheering472

Is his name Rush?

Woo Hoo good one cheering!!!! 30gay........holy cow !!!! that makes for some interesting and very long work days

**Cheering472** · 08-10-2006, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by seagrovelover

Woo Hoo good one cheering!!!! 30gay........holy cow !!!! that makes for some interesting and very long work days

Yep I'd need to drink daily if I had to deal with that.

**kathydwells** · 08-10-2006, 02:31 PM

I swear 30-gay, you must work here in my office. That converstion could have taken place with a guy I work with...I try not to enter any room that he is in at any time.

And I just have to ask you, not that you will answer. Who are you? Are you local to SoWal? How did you find this board?

I am just curious....You are a great read and I love all of your posts.

**katie blue** · 08-10-2006, 02:32 PM

Wow, that almost borders on the pathological. Sorry you have to work with that. A real live anarchist? How does he feel about stop signs? Or how about (hitting him where he hurts here) flag burning, or pro-choice laws? Do you suppose he'd be tempted to call the police if you set up a loud disco dance party outside his house at 3am and invited all your friends? As Bugs Bunny would say....what a maroon!

**Mermaid** · 08-10-2006, 02:36 PM

I would talk to a person like that strictly for the entertainment value, and then again, only when I was in the mood for some good old-fashioned disbelief.

**TooFarTampa** · 08-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid

I would talk to a person like that strictly for the entertainment value, and then again, only when I was in the mood for some good old-fashioned disbelief.

Yes, so thanks for providing both!!

**Allifunn** · 08-10-2006, 05:05 PM

It is time for a new work environment!

**audie** · 08-10-2006, 05:24 PM

i could have so much fun with that person !!

**Miss Kitty** · 08-10-2006, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid

I would talk to a person like that strictly for the entertainment value, and then again, only when I was in the mood for some good old-fashioned disbelief.

I'd need a couple of drinks first.