Why This Country is in Trouble

[SilvrSRT10]

A Washington, DC, airport ticket agent offers some examples of why our
country is in trouble!

1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her
hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. (On an airplane!)

2. I got a call from a candidate's staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown.
I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information.
Then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but
Capetown is in Massachusetts." Without trying to make her look stupid, I
calmly explained, "CapeCod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa.
"Her response - click.

3. A senior Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package
we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was
expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that's not possible,since
Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me. I
looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!" (OMG)

4. I got a call from a lawmaker's wife who asked, "Is it possible to see
England from Canada?" I said, "No." She said, "But they look so close on
the map." (OMG, again!)

5. An aide for a cabinet member once called and asked if he could rent a
car in Dallas. When I pulled up the reservation, I noticed he had only a
1-hour layover in Dallas. When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car he
said, "I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive
between gates to save time." (Aghhhh)

6. An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it
was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 am and got to Chicago
at 8:33 am. I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she
couldn't understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane
went fast, and she bought that.

7. A New York lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical
description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?" I
said,"No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the
airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said 'FAT', and I'm overweight.
Think that's very rude!"
After putting her on hold for a minute while I looked into it (I was laughing).
I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is 'FAT'' -
(Fresno Air Terminal), and the airline was just putting a destination tag
on her luggage.

8. A Senator's aide called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii.
After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to
California, and then take the train to Hawaii?"

9. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How
do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which
he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes
have numbers on them."

10. A lady Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola,Florida.
Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she
meant fly to Pensacola, Fl. on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah,
whatever,smarty!"

11. A senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he
needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports,
I reminded him that he needed a visa. "Oh, no I don't. I've been to China
many times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure
enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've
been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American
Express!"

12. A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go
from Chicago to Rhino, New York." I was at a loss for words. Finally, I
said, "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you
have?" replied the lady. After some searching, I came back with, "I'm sorry,
ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a
Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh, don't be silly! Everyone knows
where it is. Check your map!" So I scoured a map of the state of New York
and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" The reply?
"Whatever!
I knew it was a big animal."

Now you know why the Government is in the shape that it's in!

 

[Marc T]

All democrats!!

 

[Silverback]

A Washington, DC, airport ticket agent offers some examples of why our
country is in trouble!

1. I had a New Hampshire Congresswoman ask for an aisle seat so that her
hair wouldn't get messed up by being near the window. (On an airplane!)

2. I got a call from a candidate's staffer, who wanted to go to Capetown.
I started to explain the length of the flight and the passport information.
Then she interrupted me with, "I'm not trying to make you look stupid, but
Capetown is in Massachusetts." Without trying to make her look stupid, I
calmly explained, "CapeCod is in Massachusetts, Capetown is in Africa.
"Her response - click.

3. A senior Vermont Congressman called, furious about a Florida package
we did. I asked what was wrong with the vacation in Orlando. He said he was
expecting an ocean-view room. I tried to explain that's not possible,since
Orlando is in the middle of the state. He replied, "Don't lie to me. I
looked on the map and Florida is a very thin state!" (OMG)

4. I got a call from a lawmaker's wife who asked, "Is it possible to see
England from Canada?" I said, "No." She said, "But they look so close on
the map." (OMG, again!)

5. An aide for a cabinet member once called and asked if he could rent a
car in Dallas. When I pulled up the reservation, I noticed he had only a
1-hour layover in Dallas. When I asked him why he wanted to rent a car he
said, "I heard Dallas was a big airport, and we will need a car to drive
between gates to save time." (Aghhhh)

6. An Illinois Congresswoman called last week. She needed to know how it
was possible that her flight from Detroit left at 8:30 am and got to Chicago
at 8:33 am. I explained that Michigan was an hour ahead of Illinois, but she
couldn't understand the concept of time zones. Finally, I told her the plane
went fast, and she bought that.

7. A New York lawmaker called and asked, "Do airlines put your physical
description on your bag so they know whose luggage belongs to whom?" I
said,"No, why do you ask?" She replied, "Well, when I checked in with the
airline, they put a tag on my luggage that said 'FAT', and I'm overweight.
Think that's very rude!"
After putting her on hold for a minute while I looked into it (I was laughing).
I came back and explained the city code for Fresno, CA is 'FAT'' -
(Fresno Air Terminal), and the airline was just putting a destination tag
on her luggage.

8. A Senator's aide called to inquire about a trip package to Hawaii.
After going over all the cost info, she asked, "Would it be cheaper to fly to
California, and then take the train to Hawaii?"

9. I just got off the phone with a freshman Congressman who asked, "How
do I know which plane to get on?" I asked him what exactly he meant, to which
he replied, "I was told my flight number is 823, but none of these planes
have numbers on them."

10. A lady Senator called and said, "I need to fly to Pepsi-Cola,Florida.
Do I have to get on one of those little computer planes?" I asked if she
meant fly to Pensacola, Fl. on a commuter plane. She said, "Yeah,
whatever,smarty!"

11. A senior Senator called and had a question about the documents he
needed in order to fly to China. After a lengthy discussion about passports,
I reminded him that he needed a visa. "Oh, no I don't. I've been to China
many times and never had to have one of those." I double checked and sure
enough, his stay required a visa. When I told him this he said, "Look, I've
been to China four times and every time they have accepted my American
Express!"

12. A New Mexico Congresswoman called to make reservations, "I want to go
from Chicago to Rhino, New York." I was at a loss for words. Finally, I
said, "Are you sure that's the name of the town?" "Yes, what flights do you
have?" replied the lady. After some searching, I came back with, "I'm sorry,
ma'am, I've looked up every airport code in the country and can't find a
Rhino anywhere." The lady retorted, "Oh, don't be silly! Everyone knows
where it is. Check your map!" So I scoured a map of the state of New York
and finally offered, "You don't mean Buffalo, do you?" The reply?
"Whatever!
I knew it was a big animal."

Now you know why the Government is in the shape that it's in!

Those are good, and it does explain a lot. The majority of those people are so out of touch with the real world that it's sad.

 

[JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE]

The problem with the world today is monetary.

One must have more than the next, and be one step ahead of the next.

To run up ahead, just to grab one more spot.

To be able to do what they want , no matter what the consequences are to others around.

Jealousy of others to the point that whether its right or wrong they feel the need to correct.

That America is in such a rush they didnt notice the small puppy injured on the side of the road,but yet saw something that would hinder there progress.

While speeding down the interstate they never notice the majestic buck standing in the morning light on a hillside.


Or stopped to notice the morning dew strewn across the landscape.

They never stop to help the family on the side of the road due to fear of what may happen.

Or get frustrated by being delayed because of an untimely accident.


I think it would benifit many to take a weekend, find a small cabin in the forrest, no power , no phone, just onesself and nature, the sounds of a whiperwill, the taste of fresh caught trout on an open fire, the music of a burbling branch, and the peacefullness of a good nights sleep.

Now bring yourself back to reality, its only a dream, those things are long gone, its a new day, time to get up late, and make it to work early, to work late, and rush home at three times the speed of sound, so you may watch your HDTV, and make your plans of what to conquer next, only to get up and do it again.


Be safe in lifes journey, for its the journey that makes your life, friend.


TLSJBS