So the king hired the donkey.
Jul 8, 2015 20:07:35 #
Once upon a time there was a king who wanted to go fishing.
He called the royal weather forecaster and enquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.
The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days.
So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace at once because in just a short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area".
The king was polite and considerate, he replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I will continue on my way." So he continued on his way.
However, a short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.
Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the weatherman at once!
Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.
The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And so began the practice of hiring asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.
He called the royal weather forecaster and enquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.
The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days.
So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace at once because in just a short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area".
The king was polite and considerate, he replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I will continue on my way." So he continued on his way.
However, a short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.
Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the weatherman at once!
Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.
The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And so began the practice of hiring asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.
Jul 8, 2015 20:14:00 #
no propaganda please
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eagleye13 wrote:
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Jul 8, 2015 20:15:13 #
eagleye13 wrote:
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:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: Good one eagleye. Thanks
Jul 8, 2015 21:21:03 #
no propaganda please wrote:
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Clearly, a comment that needs to be preserved in history.
Brilliant and inspiring. !
I wonder Who , among all these American souls ,
has the ability to understand, and add to your insight.
Perhaps like bees, the ones who succeed are the individuals that learn how to interpret the waggle.
Jul 8, 2015 21:22:03 #
eagleye13 wrote:
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This is the most accurate and t***hful post I have seen in my over two years as a member of this site.
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Jul 8, 2015 21:24:46 #
solarkin wrote:
Clearly, a comment that needs to be preserved in history.
Brilliant and inspiring. !
I wonder Who , among all these American souls ,
has the ability to understand, and add to your insight.
Perhaps like bees, the ones who succeed are the individuals that learn how to interpret the waggle.
Brilliant and inspiring. !
I wonder Who , among all these American souls ,
has the ability to understand, and add to your insight.
Perhaps like bees, the ones who succeed are the individuals that learn how to interpret the waggle.
Thoughts upon the author
Frank Herbert.
Dune. , And Hellstroms Hive.
Jul 8, 2015 21:48:09 #
no propaganda please wrote:
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Jul 9, 2015 09:35:47 #
Jul 9, 2015 10:30:15 #
eagleye13 wrote:
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Jul 9, 2015 10:35:35 #
AuntiE wrote:
This is the most accurate and t***hful post I have seen in my over two years as a member of this site.
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We would have been better off if we had stuck with the elephant.
Jul 9, 2015 10:39:45 #
Great pic Rufus;
We need to add a Pinocchio extension to the nose.
We need to add a Pinocchio extension to the nose.
Rufus wrote:
We would have been better off if we had stuck with the elephant.
Jul 9, 2015 10:42:14 #
eagleye13 wrote:
Great pic Rufus;
We need to add a Pinocchio extension to the nose.
We need to add a Pinocchio extension to the nose.
:thumbup: Man, you're not kidding.
Jul 9, 2015 10:43:03 #
quote=eagleye13]Once upon a time there was a king who wanted to go fishing.
He called the royal weather forecaster and enquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.
The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days.
So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace at once because in just a short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area".
The king was polite and considerate, he replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I will continue on my way." So he continued on his way.
However, a short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.
Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the weatherman at once!
Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.
The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And so began the practice of hiring asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.[/quote]
goodun ee--an accurate assessment of government
He called the royal weather forecaster and enquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours.
The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days.
So the king went fishing with his wife, the queen. On the way he met a farmer on his donkey. Upon seeing the king the farmer said, "Your Majesty, you should return to the palace at once because in just a short time I expect a huge amount of rain to fall in this area".
The king was polite and considerate, he replied: "I hold the palace meteorologist in high regard. He is an extensively educated and experienced professional. And besides, I pay him very high wages. He gave me a very different forecast. I trust him and I will continue on my way." So he continued on his way.
However, a short time later a torrential rain fell from the sky. The King and Queen were totally soaked and their entourage chuckled upon seeing them in such a shameful condition.
Furious, the king returned to the palace and gave the order to fire the weatherman at once!
Then he summoned the farmer and offered him the prestigious and high paying role of royal forecaster.
The farmer said, "Your Majesty, I do not know anything about forecasting. I obtain my information from my donkey. If I see my donkey's ears drooping, it means with certainty that it will rain."
So the king hired the donkey.
And so began the practice of hiring asses to work in the government and occupy its highest and most influential positions.[/quote]
goodun ee--an accurate assessment of government
Jul 9, 2015 16:24:30 #
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