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Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the Governor's Mansion in Springfield, Illinois; One from Chicago, another from Tennessee, & a third from Kentucky.They all go out to examine the fence. The Tennessee contractor takes out a tape measure and does some measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well", he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Kentucky contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, 'I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me.'
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to and whispers, '$2,700.'
The Governor is incredulous and whispers back, 'You didn't even measure like the other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?'
The Chicago contractor whispers back, '$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire that guy from Kentucky to fix the fence.'
'Done!' he replies. And that my friends, is how it all works in Illinois politics!!!
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Thanks for following LWM. Keep up the funny.
I can see a lot of money counting over there. may I have some?
That's hilarious!
that is exactly right! ha ha ha
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Willy says - truth in this.
Willy cant say that someone will think he is talking about the New President or something
Great Humor.
10-4 Willy
yep, that's the way to do it.
Ah, politics, gotta love 'em. Or not!
Have a great Saturday, Sandee!
Hilarious! My husband liked it too; he's from Chicago! ;)
A MOST amusing blog you have.
BTW I poke fun at EVERYONE, see.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LubuSAgB5s
Stay on groovin' safari,
Tor
The sad part is, it's TRUE!!!!
yup, can totally see that!
Haha...sad but true. God what do you do about that? I can think of two things. One requires voting.
That's as good as it gets! BWAHAHAHA. Thanks, Sandee...
Perfectly stated. Hilarious and true!!
OMG, that's a good one
Another advantage of a "free market economy". I almost said fee market. snerx.
Have to agree with Vodka mom, the funniest or saddest part depending on how you choose to look at it is, it is true...
Huge sigh.. says the resident of Illinois
This is sad but true. I have zero faith in politics.
Hmmm ... it's a bit disheartening to think how closely this mirrors truth in our society ... I'm hoping for change that will permit me to LAUGH again at something like this.
Hugs and blessings,
I loved it! It could pretty much be any Govenor in any state....
BTW, I have given you 2 more awards over at my blog...come and get 'em!
Have a good weekend.
Kat
Ahhh the economics of politics hehehe....Renny wants me to send his greetings!!
My father owned a construction and remodeling business.
More than once he was offered "deals" like this. But if he had ever taken the offer, he wouldn't have been able to sleep at night.
But most politicians, who have a seared conscious, don't have that problem.
that can be said about every where at times.
Now that joke captures the very essence of capitalism - doesn't it?
Good joke and post.
It just might work in Louisiana politics, if all parties are related.
haha good one!
Well, the Chicago Political Machine is TOP in it's field.
L E F T field !!!!!!!!
singing, "coooooooor UP tion ... dooo da do da dooooo
LOL.. they never learn :)
Brilliant story.
Money is a great invention, but sadly too many people can't stay away from behave in a improper manner when they can smell profit.
REally? Only in Illinois??? ahahahahahahahaha... that was great... military contracters are the worst though... life is hilarious if it isn't happening to us directly, think???? much love, hugs and :)))) whew, I missed a lot these past few days, you were busy girl....
you know that's funny but that is very true even here in my side of the world.
Leave it up to politicians to complicate the obvious and trivialize the momentous.
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