Last Night’s Election Coverage
Last night’s election coverage reminded me of a story that I heard many years ago. Unfortunately, I no longer remember the source so I can’t give any credit. The story goes as follows:
It seems that ballooning is a common hobby for our elected officials. During a recent outing in a hot air balloon the following dialog occurrred
Balloonist shouting to the ground: Hello, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am.
Person on the ground: You are in a hot air ballon approximately 30 feet above the ground. You are between 40 & 41 degrees north latitude and 59 & 60 degrees west longitude. And, you have a hole in your balloon 23.38 cm. by 34.27 cm.
Balloonist to person on the ground: You must be a TV political analyst.
Person on the ground: I am, but how did you know????
Balloonist to person on the ground: Well, everything you told me is technically correct, but I am still lost and the hole isn’t getting any better. Frankly, you have not been much help so far!
Person on the ground: You must be a congressman-elect.
Balloonist to person on the ground: I am, but how did you know?
Person on the ground: Well you don’t know where you are and you don’t have a clue where you’re going. You’ve risen to where you are because of hot air, and made promises which you have no idea how you are going to keep. You expect people beneath you to solve your problems and the only thing your worried about is being late. The fact is, you’re in exactly the same position you were in before we met, but now……… it’s MY fault.
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Posted: November 3rd, 2010 under General.