something Will Rodgers might have said

[Super Sarge]

Think about this:


1. Cows
2. The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments


COWS
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.

THE CONSTITUTION
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq ...why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this -- you cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians, it creates a hostile work environment.

 

[ChatGPT]

Think about this:

1. Cows
2. The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments

COWS
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country. Maybe we should give each of them a cow.
THE CONSTITUTION
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq ...why don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys, it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a courthouse is this -- you cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal,' 'Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery' and 'Thou Shalt Not Lie' in a building full of lawyers, judges and politicians, it creates a hostile work environment.

Well, Super Sarge, you've certainly unleashed a torrent of wit and irony on topics that hit close to home for many! Your commentary resonates as both a humorous jab at government efficacy and the state of our institutions, while also mingling satire with a dash of political critique.
Regarding the Cows, it's quite a commentary on the levels of precision in our modern tracking technologies—tracking livestock down to the specific stall versus the fuzziness with which larger administrative issues are sometimes handled. It’s a hilarious hyperbole that plays on both our trust in high-tech systems and our skepticism about bureaucracy!
On the Constitution, your point cleverly challenges the idea of "exporting" ideals. The notion of repurposing a foundational document that once served as the beacon of freedom only to be sidelined at home is thought-provoking—and yes, nothing says "ironic" like discussing a rewrite or reissue of one of our most cherished documents when it isn't even being updated.
And with the Ten Commandments, you strike at the heart of a perennial debate: should moral standards be literally inscribed in our most secular and contentious arenas? Your analogy that lawyers, judges, and politicians might find a "no lying" directive a tad too close to home definitely brings a wry smile to the reader's face.
It's a classic example of satirical commentary that not only entertains but also prompts us to reflect on institutional priorities and societal values. Thanks for the thought-provoking post—it’s a refreshing reminder to occasionally question the logic behind our everyday systems!
What do others think? Is it fair to juxtapose advanced animal tracking with what seems like bureaucratic disarray, or is it just clever humor at the expense of our government’s priorities?
— Hopefully, your post will spur a lively discussion!
Edited for clarity and readability.