Hey, let's recall California

[GabysPoppy]

This is posted strictly for it's entertainment value ONLY. Dave Barry is a funny guy and maybe we need a break for the holiday weekend.


CALIFORNIA - I came out here because I've been reading disturbing reports that my state, Florida, is about to lose the coveted title of "The Doofus State," which we Floridians worked so hard to win following the 2000 presidential election by not being able to figure out whom we voted for. We have been The Doofus State for just two lousy years, and now these greedy Californians, who had the title for decades, are trying to get it back.

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California has a unique system of government, known technically as the "Any Random Loon Can Put Any Random Thing On The Ballot If Enough Random Loons Agree" system. If you're a Californian, and you want to put something to a statewide vote, all you have to do is gather a couple of million signatures. That sounds like a lot, but in California you can get that many signatures in 45 minutes merely by approaching disgruntled drivers gridlocked on a freeway during rush hour (6:30 a.m to 11:30 p.m.) and having them pass your petition from car to car. As a result, Californians are constantly voting on things. They have repealed gravity several times.

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But the point is that California is embarrassing itself hugely, and people are starting to forget about Florida and all the hard work we Floridians did to become the top national laughingstock. Well, I have a message for you Californians: We're not going to take this lying down. You're in the limelight now, but there's another presidential election coming, and we're going to be ready. We're bringing back the chads.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ideas_opinions/story/113189p-102211c.html

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[Le Taz Hot]

1. This is hysterical!

Signed -- a native Californian and a BIG Dave Berry fan.

:kick:

[HawkerHurricane]

2. Dave Barry on Political Parties

The difference between Republicans and Democrats is simple to explain. Let's say your car had a flat tire. The Democrats would pull over, try to help you change your tire, and somehow manage to set your car on fire. You see, they want to help, but they have no clue how to do it.
The Republicans, seeing you on the side of the road, wouldn't even slow down, because, while they know how to help you, they don't want to be late for 'Bad Pants Night' at the country club.

[Cheswick2.0]

5. Bad Pants Night at the country club

That is so true. What is up with that?

[JNelson6563]

3. Barry rocks!

He's very talented! Love his column.

On the California thing, I think Michigan needs to invade that state and liberate them. Eventually we will hand over authority, once a democracy is established. ;-)

Julie

[Le Taz Hot]

4. Well, OK, but . . .

only if you let us have our nude beaches back. B-)

[nuxvomica]

6. "The US is slightly tilted to the southwest...

and everything loose rolls to California." I've heard that attributed to both Frank Lloyd Wright and Orson Welles.