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To: ridesthemiles

> Between the 2 of THEM, a aggregate IQ of about a common goat. <

Good one. Many years ago Prince Charles visited the area where I live, an old steel-making region. The mills had just shut down, and thousands of people were out of work. Charles was invited to tour the region, and share with us his ideas for revitalizing the area.

Plant flowers where the mills used to be, the great man said.

I never forgot that. Both of my brothers were standing in an unemployment line, along with so many other people. It was kinda like that Billy Joel song ‘Allentown’. And that royal ass said that planting flowers would solve everything.

While I’m at it, here’s the song:

https://youtu.be/BHnJp0oyOxs


21 posted on 10/11/2021 11:17:47 AM PDT by Leaning Right (I have already previewed or do not wish to preview this composition.)
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To: Leaning Right

I’m sure he meant edible flowers. He’s caring like that. I heard he also advised people to eat cake if they didn’t have any bread.


35 posted on 10/11/2021 11:37:06 AM PDT by Cecily
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