Remember...

The tree isn't harmed, and the rope is reusable.

And if you don't put the body in a coffin, it at least makes a useful compost.

Seems closer to delusion than denial. Sheesh.

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I have a long, embarrassing history with tipping. I tip for good service. I know - that makes me an anachronism. Sorry - I guess.

We went to Vegas about 5 years ago. Came in almost late for a show, asked the doorman for something up front and gave him a $50. We sat next to the stage. I heckled the guy unmercifully, and we were rolling with laughter.

Hosted some of my techs at work for a dinner for 11. The service was marginal. No water until asked, entrees came out with no planning, timing. Some of them were cool, cold. Missed some of the side dishes, waiter wasn't very helpful. Some of the silverware was pretty grungy. I got up about mid-meal and talked to the manager, and told him if he charged me the mandatory 15% after this, I was gonna complain to corp. Things got better very, very quick. I still had to tip 15%, and it wasn't a problem.

Taxi driver in Seattle knew the best way around, got us where we needed real quick, and picked us up, held the door etc. Had two old folks with me.  He got a very nice tip at the end of the day. It's about service, not being poor, or having a bum job.

Fixed that for clarity

uh, no.  That wasn't clear.

I think you meant "The DNC IS the communist party".

Progressives ARE the tyrants of this world and love the power it gives them when they pound others into the ground for daring to disagree with them.

Progressives have the most pitiful, closed minds, the most violent personalities, the least tolerant of any dissent, and the most fond of using the government to stamp out freedom.

Progressives are the most insecure, jealous, spiteful, self-centered, and dishonest people in America. Their vision for government is a mafia like state, where anyone out of line gets shot.

Progressives ARE the communist party in America.

Sometimes I think you're a bit too blunt and harsh.  But I got to hand it to you, you know how to call a spade a spade. Everything you say here is the unvarnished truth.  You usually do nail it, even if you phrase things less diplomatically than I would.

Dear God,

I promise I will no longer complain and will begin to like the mind-numbingly long game of baseball if you would just, with Your grace, turn the heat back on.

Sincerely,
Your servant, Stan