"There are countless horrible things happening all over the world and horrible people prospering, but we must never allow them to disturb our equanimity or deflect us from our sacred duty to sabotage and annoy them whenever possible." -Auberon Waugh
(Never been to Bourke but there are a few country towns around Australia that may fit the description well. Indeed, one early Australian poem was thoughtfully titled, 'Hell, Hay and Booligal'. I'll leave it up to you to come up with a US equivalent.)
What, no Spinal Tap link?
ReplyDeleteI propose a simple quiz:
ReplyDeleteIs your town a hellhole?
1. WHERE DO YOU LIVE
a) Somewhere other than Bourke, outback Australia.
b) Bourke, outback Australia.
Answer: a) Congratulations! Your town is not a hellhole!
b) I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
(Never been to Bourke but there are a few country towns around Australia that may fit the description well. Indeed, one early Australian poem was thoughtfully titled, 'Hell, Hay and Booligal'. I'll leave it up to you to come up with a US equivalent.)
ReplyDeleteReminds one of Atlas Shrugged.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the wild west,no gov't "services" equals opportunity. Can I get an amen?
ReplyDeleteDo we want government stifled or not?
Aunty Jack is the Queen of Wollongong
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