Razorbacks

Last Tuesday President Obama got off the helicopter in front of The White House - carrying a baby piglet under each arm. 

The squared-away Marine guard snapped to attention, saluted and said: "Nice pigs, sir."

The President replied:  "These are not pigs. These are authentic Arkansas Razorback Hogs. I got one for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and I got one for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi."

The squared-away Marine again snapped to attention, salutes and said, "Excellent trade, sir."

Great People of America, Lend Me Your Pickles!

Political discourse has eroded into name calling, labeling, and just plain animosity.  Many find this trend disturbing and seek clean conversation with "the other side." There is nothing wrong with disagreement, but we are better than this!  We have a rule, like many families, in our home to prevent foul language and name calling.  And, trust me, it works!  So, let's just try it in political discourse.

Is there any better way to get an argument calmed down than humor?  Yes, this is childish, but so is calling someone Libtard or Republitard.  Instead, insert your favorite snack.  In my house, we insert pickle as the substitute.  There is nothing better than yelling at your son, for poor behavior, and throwing in pickle at the end.  Let me demonstrate from experience, "Will, stop hitting your sister; you are acting like such a pickle!"  And, this causes three reactions.