The Making of a Politician
A young man from Arkansas goes off to college. Half way through the semester, having foolishly squandered all of his money on his girlfriend, he calls home. "Dad," he says, "You won’t believe what modern education is developing! They actually have a program here at Hendrix that will teach our dog, Ole' Blue how to talk!" “That's amazing," his Dad says. "How do I get Ole’ Blue in that program?”; "Just send him over here with $1,000" the young Arkie says "and I'll get him in the course." So, his Father sends the dog and $1,000. About two-thirds of the way through the semester, the money again runs out. The boy calls home. So how's Ole' Blue doing son?" his Father asks. “Awesome Dad, he's talking up a storm," he says, “but you just won't believe this -- they've had such good results they have started to teach the animals how to read!" "Read!?" says his Father, “No kidding! H...