Comments on masterwordsmith-unplugged: THE POLITICAL HUMOR OF WILL ROGERS

Hi Uncle John, You are early today! Good morning ...

2009-06-30T08:52:33.086+08:00

Hi Uncle John,

You are early today! Good morning to you...

:-) You are in your element today, Uncle John. I can almost see the smoke from your nostrils and ears all the way from down under :-). Indeed, many such leaders or pseudo leaders have disappointed the very people who elected them to power. Hopefully, one day they can wake up and discover that they do have a conscience after all!

Take care and have a good day, dear Uncle John.

hugs and cheers to you from all of us

Dear Walt, What a beautiful comment you have left...

2009-06-30T08:46:36.680+08:00

Dear Walt,

What a beautiful comment you have left in my blog! Thanks a lot...You are a true blue Will Rogers fan indeed who understands his perspective.

Oh no - please do not talk about death - we both still have many good years before we say adios amigos...:-) And you must visit Malaysia soon.

Thanks for sharing the views about a real man...It takes a real man to do that and you are definitely ONE REAL MAN,

Take care and blessings to you.

Paula Thanks for this post. I particularly like ...

2009-06-30T07:31:30.134+08:00

Paula

Thanks for this post. I particularly like this quote the best:

"I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts".

It is so funny and yet sadly so true. Politicians are not only jokers, they are truly scoundrels. It is all about expediency. As you can already tell that I have very low opinion of politicians just as I have low opinions of lawyers.

I know that I am making a very wide sweeping statement here but I make no apology of my feelings. They are the scums of the earth. The by products of the worst of human kind. They may all start well intentioned but always end up the same.

Best
John

Will Rogers: When I die, my epitaph or whatever yo...

2009-06-30T06:37:55.267+08:00

Will Rogers:
When I die, my epitaph or whatever you call those signs on gravestones is going to read: "I joked about every prominent man of my time, but I never met a man I didn't like." I am so proud of that I can hardly wait to die so it can be carved. And when you come to my grave you will find me sitting there, proudly reading it.

I have a feeling he was talking about real men, who are brave honest, and compassionate.

Too often the depiction of a real man is one who bullies others, is opinionated, harsh and tough. But the overwhelming consensus is that this portrayal is actually less like a real man than many think. A real man doesn't use his fists or strength to define himself as such. A man should have the following qualities to be classified as a real man.

Step 1
Treat women with respect. A real man doesn't abuse a woman physically or mentally. Same goes with treatment of children and animals. A real man doesn't need to prove himself by bullying.

Step 2
Keep yourself well-groomed and physically fit. A real man keeps his hair neat and nails trimmed. A real man also stays in good physical shape.

Step 3
Make your own fortune. A real man does not accept handouts or charity. He works hard to support himself and his family. If family money comes to him, a real man finds a way to increase that fortune not squander it.

Step 4
Stay true to your word. A real man knows that keeping a promise is stronger than physical strength. Keep your word in all matters, business and personal. You will gain the respect a real man warrants.

Step 5
Show your emotions. Most studies show women think a man who can as easily cry as laugh and is not afraid to show his emotions not only to her but to the world classifies a man as a real man.

Step 6
Help with housework. A real man is not afraid to do laundry or dishes, change a diaper or run a vacuum cleaner.

Hi Uncle Lee, Yay! Not many people know Will Roge...

2009-06-29T22:22:09.339+08:00

Hi Uncle Lee,

Yay! Not many people know Will Rogers and am I glad you do! You are also very well read, informed and write beautifully :-). Ever thought of publishing your writings?

Ah - My lady friend is single and available :-) and it would be my pleasure to introduce her to you. :-)

Thanks for the kind words re my family...My older boy is a 2nd year contemporary music major (violin/guitar) at a local university while younger boy is going to be 11 in a few months. My hubby and girlfriend golf but I have been advised not to try it because of my spinal injury. That is why I have to do other exercises :-)...

Thanks for stopping by, Uncle Lee. Have a great week!

Warmest wishes,
mws

Wow! You the 1st lady I know who knows or reads Wi...

2009-06-29T22:06:12.893+08:00

Wow! You the 1st lady I know who knows or reads Will Rogers.
Some might know or heard of Roy Rogers, ha ha.
I too love his humor and wit, not to mention his one liners.

Psssst, I looked at your pics in this page, you have a nice kid and hubby and a very attractive lady friend too. And you golf too.
Wayyyyy to go!
Best regards, Lee.