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| 2007-02-05 |
| A driver is stuck in a traffic jam on US 95 South, just outside of Washington. Nothing is moving north or south. Suddenly a man knocks on his window. The driver rolls down his window and asks, "What happened; what's the hold up?" "Terrorists have kidnapped Hillary Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, John Kerry, and Nancy Pelosi. They are asking for a $10 million ransom. Otherwise, they are going to douse them with gasoline and set them on fire. We are going from car to car, taking up a collection." The driver asks, "On average, how much is everyone giving?" "About a gallon." You are an avid RBer if you saw the punch line coming about halfway through. It's a bit dated, so feel free to update it by adding names. I added Nancy's name to save everyone the effort! :-) |
| Posted by:gorb |
| #13 why is this Indian trying to make a point about US politics |
| Posted by: Sheamp Ulealing2367 2007-02-05 20:15 |
| #12 Does the camera weigh more than a brickbat? |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-02-05 23:16 |
| #11 Black and white of course color film requires more greenhouse gases (but not as much as saving the senator would). |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2007-02-05 22:25 |
| #10 How about Rep. Keith Ellison (Donk-Soodi)? |
| Posted by: BA 2007-02-05 21:37 |
| #9 Alright, twist my arm and I'll even give ya Congressman Conyers (Traitor - MI). |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2007-02-05 21:26 |
| #8 I'd b&w as well........it just captures the moment. As to the original article I'd like to submit Patti Murray (Dork - WA), Barbara Boxer (Commie - CA), & Cynthia McKinney (Retard - GA). Oh what the hell, they can also have Sen Byrd (KKK - WV). |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2007-02-05 21:24 |
| #7 SU2367: John kicks ass. You? well...... we don't really know, since you don't pick a nym and stay with it, do you? I call that a cowards way of throwing rocks and running. |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-02-05 20:55 |
| #6 Classic b&w of course, john dear. Only b&w could give the pic the proper timelessness such a weighty moment and subject deserves. The contrast of light and shadow, the tender shades of grey, they reveal what is concealed by overexuberant colour, which colours so quickly fade with time, leaving nothing worth having. (We are shooting on a manual SLR, are we not? After all, when a digital encounters raging sea water, the magic blue smoke tends to escape.) I've been known to make a comment or two on German politics, and everyone comments about French politics, Sheamp Ulealing2367. Why should an Indian stay mum on the more egregious American personalities? Besides, it was a joke. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2007-02-05 20:41 |
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| Posted by: Sheamp Ulealing2367 2007-02-05 20:15 |
| #4 TEST TIME This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely real situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line. And most of all, answer honestly. THE SITUATION You are at the New Jersey Shore. There is chaos all around you caused by a tsunami. This is a disaster of catastrophic proportions. You're a photojournalist working for the New York Times and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are cars, coolers, beer bottles and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of it's destructive fury. THE TEST Suddenly you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's former Vice President Al Gore. At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under forever. You have two options .. you can save the life of this distinguished Senator, or you can shoot a dramatic Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the nation's most powerful men. THE QUESTION Here's the question, and please give an honest answer. Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with classic black and white? |
| Posted by: john 2007-02-05 19:53 |
| #3 The old ones never fail... |
| Posted by: CB 2007-02-05 17:48 |
| #2 George Soros! |
| Posted by: FOTSGreg 2007-02-05 16:04 |
| #1 Jimmy Carter :) my contribution. |
| Posted by: djohn66 2007-02-05 16:02 |