The Bronze Rat

[Ripsnort]

A tourist walks into a curio shop in New Youk City. Looking around at the
exotica, he notices a very life-like, life-sized bronze statue of a rat. It has no
price tag, but is so striking he decides he must have it. He took it to the owner:
"How much for the bronze rat?"
"Twelve dollars for the rat, one hundred dollars for the story," said the owner.
The tourist gave the man twelve dollars. "I'll just take the rat, you can
keep the story."


As he walked down the street carrying his bronze rat, he noticed that a few
real rats had crawled out of the alleys and sewers and began following him down
the street. This was disconcerting, he began walking faster. But within a couple
blocks, the herd of rats behind him had grown to hundreds, and they began squealing.
He began to trot toward the Bay, looking around to see that the rats now
numbered in the MILLIONS, and were squealing and coming toward him faster
and faster. Concerned, even scared, he ran to the edge of the Bay, and threw
the bronze rat as far out into the Bay as he could. Amazingly, the millions of
rats all jumped into the Bay after it, and were all drowned.

The man walked back to the curio shop. "Ah ha," said the owner,
"You have come back for the story?"
"No," said the man, "I came back to see if you have a bronze bust of Clinton!"




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[jihad]

 Analysis:

#1. Target a group as villians.

#2. Dehumanize the targeted group.

#3. Begin the "Final Solution".

 When does the pogram  begin?

"Spread the Hate"

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[Sunchaser]

1.It is a diddlying joke.
2.Laugh.

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When did they put this thing in here and WTF is it for?

[Ripsnort]

LOL Jihad, you on public assistance?  

[jihad]

 I see nothing funny about Fascism.

 Answering your question - no.

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[Ripsnort]

LOL, you really crack me up.  

[Ripsnort]

Here's a "Feel Good" joke for ya Jihad:

Democrats versus Republicans

                                1. Democrats buy most of the books that have been banned
                                somewhere. Republicans form censorship committees and
                                read them as a group.

                                2. Republicans consume three-fourths of all the rutabaga
                                produced in this country. The remainder is thrown out.

                                3. Republicans usually wear hats and always clean their paint
                                brushes.

                                4. Democrats give their worn-out clothes to those less
                                fortunate. Republicans wear theirs.

                                5. Republicans employ exterminators. Democrats step on
                                the bugs.

                                6. Democrats name their children after currently-popular
                                sports figures, politicians, and entertainers. Republican
                                children are named after their parents or grandparents,
                                according to where the money is.

                                7. Democrats keep trying to cut down on smoking but are
                                not successful. Neither are Republicans.

                                8. Republicans tend to keep their shades drawn, although
                                there is seldom any reason why they should. Democrats
                                ought to, but don't.

                                9. Republicans study the financial pages of the newspaper.
                                Democrats put them in the bottom of the bird cage.

                                10. Most of the stuff alongside the road has been thrown
                                out of car windows by Democrats.

                                11. Republicans raise dahlias, Dalmatians, and eyebrows.
                                Democrats raise Airedales, kids, and taxes.

                                12. Democrats eat the fish they catch. Republicans hang
                                them on the wall.

                                13. Republican boys date Democratic girls. They plan to
                                marry Republican girls, but feel that they're entitled to a little
                                fun first.

                                14. Democrats make plans and then do something else.
                                Republicans follow the plans their grandfathers made.

                                15. Republicans sleep in twin beds--some even in separate
                                rooms. That is why there are more Democrats.

[Jimdandy]

 

Originally posted by jihad:
I see nothing funny about Fascism.

 Answering your question - no.

[This message has been edited by jihad (edited 01-26-2001).]

Wow that's dragging a joke out to the final solution isn't it. I've been hearing jokes like that about Clinton (and other Presidents I might add) since I can remember. I think it has been 8 Presidents now since birth. I still don't see Swastikas on the flag yet. But god knows there might be a real possibility now that THIS joke is out!   Oh my god Rip you've gone to far finally. Your screwing around has brought the beginning of the end to Democracy! I hope your happy!   Jesus. I mean...  

[Maverick]

Some people are obsessed with fascism and see fascists everywhere. I think the technical term for those folks is "paranoid".

Mav  

[Udie]

 

Originally posted by Maverick:
Some people are obsessed with fascism and see fascists everywhere. I think the technical term for those folks is "paranoid".

Mav    

 I guess I can see where Jihad is coming from.  From 1993 to about 1999 I was convinced that ALL[b/] liberal democrats were communist.  Now I understand it's just the liberals     ;p  Seriously though Jihad,  modern conservatives are about as fascist as Clinton is honest.

 Oh yeah Jihad, I hope you have fun spending the extra money you'll have after you get your tax cut    I know how I'm going to spend my extra $500 this year.  I hope it's a bigger cut than that but I'm too synical to believe it will be any larger.

 You might want to try this next bit of advice too, though I understand it will be tough.  Why not just sit back for a year and give ole G W a chance?  I gave Clinton a chance to win my respect the first year or so of his first term. It sux being agree with or hating your president, I know I just spent the past 6 years angry and it wasn't very fun.


Udie

[jihad]

LOL!

 Whatever Maverick, call me paranoid, or whatever else blows your skirt up.

 Or maybe I'm just using the same slimey tactics the conservative republicans use to label anyone who might be democrat.

 IMO the majority of Americans are silent or just don't give a damn - I'm not one of them.

 As long as the "Adolph Limbaugh" supporters vomit his rhetoric and paint all democrats with their wide brush you can expect to hear from me.

 FWIW my vote in the previous elections were:

Carter
Reagan
Bush
Clinton - only because Bob Dole didn't seem like much of a choice, but in hindsight I would change that vote.

 I didn't vote in the last election, neither was worth a damn.

[Toad]

 

Originally posted by jihad:
I didn't vote in the last election, neither was worth a damn.

Then you'll forgive me if I don't listen to your complaints about who is President this term.

 

[LJK Raubvogel]

LOL   Toad shoots, he scores!!!  

Pardon my ignorance, but WTF did that joke have to do with fascism? Get a life, laugh once in a while. And when you're done laughing, look up fascism in the dictionary.

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[jihad]

Then you'll forgive me if I don't listen to your complaints about who is President this term.

 Better get a fast forward button you Ratpublican weener.  

  LJK Raubvogel

 Call me when you get a clue.

[Toad]

I just LOVE being called a "Republican" or any variation on it! Thanks!

Those who really know me (or have taken the time to read what I've posted) know that nothing could be further from the truth. Makes it pretty easy to evalutate the barbs tossed my way.  

I think I may be a "CommonSensian" or perhaps a "ResponsiAccountabilian" and even possibly a "LibertarIndependetian" though.