A business acquaintance was whining to me a couple of weeks ago about how he was the victim of racism because it took 15 minute for him to get served at his local Waffle House. "All the Black people got their orders taken before the waitress came to our table," he complained. "It's only because I'm White!"
I know the Waffle House he was complaining about, having eaten there dozens of times myself. I'm as White as a human can be and I've never had any problem getting served there. I suspect his problem is that he's an asshole to the staff, but in his mind he's kind and generous so the problem MUST be reverse racism.
Conservatives are now 100% focused on their victimhood, and minorities make very convenient scapegoats.
I'll be honest - I've tried to make it through meetings on chablis when what I really needed was gin. (Warm, cheap gin. In a dirty glass. With a hair in it.)It was tough. I can imagine what it would be like for a pro.
Now do David Brooks and Bret Stephens/Gail Collins! (I had the NYT notify me when Brooks has a new column so I can do something else that day, like organize my tshirts. I do read the Stephens/Collins tête-à-têtes but I substitute muttering “Get fucked, you over-rated proof America is not a meritocracy” for all of Collins’ responses.)
Thank-you for going easy on Old Joe sometimes; with a quarter of the country convinced he's a drooling husk it's pleasant to see him presented as still acute and able to read small type somewhat better than do I. (Bene Gesserit Mother Gaius-Margaret Noonan was offended that Douthat attempted to use artificial means of hypnosis when her Voice of Command hadn't worked, forgetting that that was because it doesn't work when you slur a lot.)
shockingly believable.
A business acquaintance was whining to me a couple of weeks ago about how he was the victim of racism because it took 15 minute for him to get served at his local Waffle House. "All the Black people got their orders taken before the waitress came to our table," he complained. "It's only because I'm White!"
I know the Waffle House he was complaining about, having eaten there dozens of times myself. I'm as White as a human can be and I've never had any problem getting served there. I suspect his problem is that he's an asshole to the staff, but in his mind he's kind and generous so the problem MUST be reverse racism.
Conservatives are now 100% focused on their victimhood, and minorities make very convenient scapegoats.
Five stars!
You made me imagine some heinous mating of Sully and Weiss…
Have I said I’m seeing a therapist?
Thanks Roy - this is swell!
Ho boy , that Anglopspheric thing.
That's Industrial grade
"Watch Sloth and heathen Folly
Bring all your hopes to nought." Kiplingesque bullshit there!
First rate stuff. Gotta love conservative unity -- either adopt our agenda, or at least have the good grace to allow us to hobble yours.
I think Sullivan would have whipped out the calipers sooner, though.
"as if they were going to a publisher’s funeral"
oh, my
I'm surprised it was only $50. Shows how thrifty she is...
Thanks, I needed that
Great fun. I'm guessing when Sullivan got into his waiting limo, Charles Murray handed him a $100 bill, but it wasn't for any bet.
I'll be honest - I've tried to make it through meetings on chablis when what I really needed was gin. (Warm, cheap gin. In a dirty glass. With a hair in it.)It was tough. I can imagine what it would be like for a pro.
Now do David Brooks and Bret Stephens/Gail Collins! (I had the NYT notify me when Brooks has a new column so I can do something else that day, like organize my tshirts. I do read the Stephens/Collins tête-à-têtes but I substitute muttering “Get fucked, you over-rated proof America is not a meritocracy” for all of Collins’ responses.)
Thank-you for going easy on Old Joe sometimes; with a quarter of the country convinced he's a drooling husk it's pleasant to see him presented as still acute and able to read small type somewhat better than do I. (Bene Gesserit Mother Gaius-Margaret Noonan was offended that Douthat attempted to use artificial means of hypnosis when her Voice of Command hadn't worked, forgetting that that was because it doesn't work when you slur a lot.)
As someone once put it 'Fight the real enemy.'.
"Delaware!" Oh, my, too.
Heh - good one Roy.
Oh Lordy, we're so not worthy. How did you get a camera and mic in the dining room?