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Kis, if that were the case, I for one would defect from the US in a heartbeat. Tis a wee bit o' the black stuff that keeps these Irish eyes smilin'
I'd probably have to sign a waiver to partake of the scotch. I think Norm would be a fair and just ruler....as long as he kept the taps flowing.
Jake
I'd probably have to sign a waiver to partake of the scotch. I think Norm would be a fair and just ruler....as long as he kept the taps flowing.Jake
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Kismet said:I'm so glad you are a LEO, Norm. Had you pursued a life of crime, there'd be a new country, the Nation of Norm, a series of tropical islands whose main import would be ill-gotten gains, and maybe Guinness and single-malt scotch.
Thanks Kismet! (I think!) But I'm not a LEO (law enforcment officer?) That's my boy, who is at the Police Academy right now.
However, I AM thinking of founding the "Church of Norm." I was going to go with 90% tithes, although it would be fully payable in firearms and knives!
Just kidding, really, but the scary part is I wouldn't want to bet I couldn't actually get someone to join!
Regards,
Norm
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Sorry for the mix-up.
I'd stay away from founding a church. First, you have to keep a straight face all the time; second, that whole business of commandments means that once you make a decision on a topic, you ALWAYS have to make decisions on it; third, you're not political enough to get involved in organized religion; fourth, you might find yourself having to forgive people whom you would really rather use a wood-chipper on; fifth, the paper-work is ASTONISHING.
You might try getting the religious credentials, and go the "cult" route. Set some standards though. Work up an "oracle" format, so even if you are wrong, you are obscure enough that someone can twist it to appear as if you are right.
The tax advantages are tremendous, but get a good accountant, not a mathematician. The difference? Well, a mathematician says 2 plus 2 are four. An accountant asks: "How much do you WANT it to be?"
Be well and safe.
I'd stay away from founding a church. First, you have to keep a straight face all the time; second, that whole business of commandments means that once you make a decision on a topic, you ALWAYS have to make decisions on it; third, you're not political enough to get involved in organized religion; fourth, you might find yourself having to forgive people whom you would really rather use a wood-chipper on; fifth, the paper-work is ASTONISHING.
You might try getting the religious credentials, and go the "cult" route. Set some standards though. Work up an "oracle" format, so even if you are wrong, you are obscure enough that someone can twist it to appear as if you are right.
The tax advantages are tremendous, but get a good accountant, not a mathematician. The difference? Well, a mathematician says 2 plus 2 are four. An accountant asks: "How much do you WANT it to be?"
Be well and safe.
