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Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans

By Jeralyn, Section Off Topic
Posted on Wed Jun 29, 2005 at 11:09:47 PM EST
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A woman, in a hot air balloon, realized she was lost. She lowered her altitude, and spotted a man in a boat below. She shouted to him, "Excuse me. Can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago. But, I don't know where I am."

The man consulted his portable GPS, and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above a ground elevation of 2346 feet above sea level. You are at 11 degrees, 14.97 minutes North latitude, and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes West longitude.

She rolled her eyes, and said, "You must be a Democrat."

"I am," replied the man. "How did you know?"

"Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct. But, I have no idea what to do with your information. And, I am still lost. Frankly, you have not been much help to me."

The man smiled, and responded, "You must be a Republican."

"I am!" replied the balloonist. "How did you know?"

"Well...," said the man, "You do not know where you are, or where you are going. You have risen to where you are, due to a large quantity of hot air. You made a promise that you have no idea how to keep. And, now you expect me to solve your problem. You are in exactly the same position you were in before we met. But somehow, now it's all my fault.

[hat tip John Wesley Hall, source unknown.]

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    Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans | 5 comments (5 topical)
    Re: Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:43 PM EST
    I originally heard that joke about MS technical support. I also heard a hilarious and unprintable version having to do with sex change therapists.... -C

    Re: Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans (none / 0) (#2)
    by ppjakajim on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:44 PM EST
    Speaking of role reversals.... The first time I heard it was a Demo in the ballon..;-) No, the first time was re Siebel CRM capabilities...

    Re: Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:00:44 PM EST
    I originally heard it as follows: A man is flying in a hot air balloon and realizes he is lost. He reduces height and spots a man down below. He lowers the balloon further and shouts, "Excuse me, can you tell me where I am?" The man below said, "Yes, you're in a hot air balloon, hovering 30 feet above this field." "You must be an engineer," said the balloonist. "I am," replied the man. "How did you know?" "Well," said the balloonist, "everything you have told me is technically correct, but it's of absolutely no use to anyone." The man below said, "You must be in management." "I am," replied the balloonist, "but how did you know?" "Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are, or where you're going, but you expect me to be able to help. You're in the same position you were before we met, but now it's my fault."

    Re: Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans (none / 0) (#4)
    by glanton on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:01:00 PM EST
    The cartoon isn't funny at all. Yet another example of the equivalences being drawn between two parties that are up to very, very different things right now, a fact that the media will never touch on. And btw, there is no point in trying to unite through humor, when what you're talking about is uniting with an enemy.

    Re: Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans (none / 0) (#5)
    by kdog on Sat Dec 17, 2005 at 01:01:00 PM EST
    glanton...I respect your passion and usually agree with your positions, but if you think the Democrats are the path to true justice and true freedom, I fear you are sorely mistaken. The answer lies in a yet to be formed third party or revolution.

    Thursday Funnies: Democrats vs. Republicans | 5 comments (5 topical)