A Conversation at Charbucks

 

 

 

 

                                                         By: Maximus:



Person A: What is that cool ribbon you have on your Obama shirt?
Person B: Oh, thanks for noticing, it is to show my support for Haiti relief.

A: Yeah, I saw that on the news, that was terrible. I bet you sent in a bunch of money to help?
B: Um, why would you say that and furthermore how is that any of your business?

A: Well, I’ll have to admit I am a Conservative and I have always admired how dedicated you guys are when it comes to causes for the poor and needy...and was just wondering how much you sent in?
B: Well, when I bought the ribbon they said 50% of the cost went to Haiti relief, and besides, I have a job, I pay taxes. The government has already pledged support for them so really, by working, I have paid to help them already.

A: Did you know that 3/4 of the countries we send aid to vote against us the majority of the time.
B: They should, most of the wealth we enjoy is made on the backs of the poor.

A: So are you saying we don’t deserve our wealth?
B: Not when others have to suffer for us to get it...NO!

A: You have a pretty nice Lexus out there in the parking lot.
B: So?

A: I just don’t understand how you can get on people for being wealthy while driving a Lexus like that.
B: There’s no law against owning a nice car, I earned it, and didn’t steal it like those bankers and wall street types.

A: Really, what do you do?
B: I am the Manager at Earth Fare.

A: Great place, I love that store.
B: Yeah, I think it is a great place to work.

A: I bet you split your check with your co-workers right?
B: (Spitting out a Carmel Macchiato with skim) What the hell kind of question is that?

A: Don’t you guys believe in wealth redistribution.
B: Yeah, for people like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, not me.

A: Why not you?
B: Because I don’t make over $250,000...I’m not rich.

A: Well, do you at least live in on the east side of town (a known poor section).
B: No, I live out West...what does that matter.

A: So, you didn’t give to Haiti, but you bought a ribbon. You have an Obama shirt but you don’t split your check with your co-workers or live around people that could most use your help...what is it you do to help?
B: Look, I don’t have to do anything, I vote for Democrats. They do it for us.

A: So if the government didn’t do it, nothing would be done for the poor?
B: Exactly! Finally one of you gets it!

A: I don’t understand, you guys make up half of the country? You could eradicate poverty, provide health care, and probably rebuild Haiti voluntarily.
B: Why do that when the government will do it for us?

A: What if you don’t agree with the cause?
B: I support all causes for people less fortunate than me!

A: Yes, via your taxes just like me, but I don’t follow why you don’t send extra in if you care so much and government has proven to be the best when it comes to knowing how to spend money when it comes to causes for the poor.
B: Why don’t you send money in?

A: I am a greedy Conservative, we only send money to church’s. You guys just have to wear the ribbon and vote.