The Stroller: Why, why why?
Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 4:08 p.m.
Vivian Bradburn of Union is loaded with questions: “Why is it that the nonsense of political correctness can seem so right when presented by a liberal do-gooder? Why is it that an amendment to the Constitution reads so clearly yet gets so muddled when deciphered by a progressive? Why is it that when President Barack Obama wants to seat a crony in a high-ranking office, he could have us believe that Attila the Hun was a wonderful combat veteran and therefore is qualified for secretary of defense? Why is it that police catch the bad guys, and the judges give them probation? Why is it that Republicans believe they can henceforth win elections by toadying to illegal immigrants? Can’t they think of another way to lose? Why is it that the news media harp on greediness of old folks on Medicare and Social Security while giving a pass to the greediest group in the world, the U.S. Congress and president? Why is it that this president is allowed to do an end run around Congress and make his own laws? Is Congress obsolete? Why is it that the bigger government gets the more corrupt it is? And why in the name of common sense is it necessary to send women into combat? Nothing is more ridiculous than the fair and gentler sex in full combat gear! Why is it that we have adopted that barrel of snakes in the Middle East who sink their fangs into us every chance they get? And why is it when Democrats win they have majority rule, and when they lose they have minority rights? Just curious.”
‘MANY THANKS’: Gwen Longshore of Moore is singing the praises of Dr. James Carter and his staff in the Mary Black Memorial Hospital emergency department. “I can’t thank them enough for the wonderful care and consideration given to my husband, Ralph, when he was there because of severe chest pains,” she says. “It is good to know we have such caring people at that facility. After several tests to be sure of what was going on, Ralph was treated and released. Many thanks to the doctor and staff.”
GOLF COURSE ‘RIDERS’: After a round of golf, four women sat around the clubhouse for a chat. The golf pro approached them and asked, “How did your game go?” The first woman said she had a good round and added that she had 25 riders. The pro was a bit puzzled. The second woman said she had a very good round as well with 16 riders. The third woman said her round was average and that she only had 10 riders. The fourth golfer admitted that she played the worst round of the day and had two riders. The pro was confused, not knowing what the term “rider” meant. But because he didn’t want to look dumb, he made a polite remark, wished the women well and left. He then approached the bartender and asked, “Can you tell me what these ladies are talking about when they refer to riders?” “Sure,” said the bartender. “A rider is when you hit a shot long enough to ride on the golf cart to get to your ball.”
ODDS AND ENDS: Two of Spartanburg’s native bands will be on the David Reid Theatre stage Saturday for a benefit concert. The 8 p.m. show will feature Mill Billy Blues, an acoustic quartet of men defining the indigenous soulful music of Upstate South Carolina, and the original Sparkletones, a popular 1950s band. Tickets are $11 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased by either calling 542-2787 or go to http://www.chapmanculturalcenter.org/.
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