Go Fund ME!

Ms. Snip: Hey, have you ever heard of GoFundMe?

Ms. Snipe: Oh, were you going to fund a Valentine for me? 

Ms. Snip: No silly. I was just thinking of ways people get money to purchase or pay for things.

Ms. Snipe: Well, it’s a way some people attempt to raise money to help them out of a variety of situations. 

Ms. Snip: Is it legit?

Ms. Snipe: I suppose, depending on the fund established. I really have never investigated it, never used it and never contributed to it.

Ms. Snip: Just wondering. Seems like there are a lot of needs that might be met. I can think of a few things that might need attention. But, not sure that the best answer is a fund.

Ms. Snipe: What needs do you think might need funding? 

Ms. Snip: Well, maybe we could collect for a jacket, suit jacket or sport coat. There are many available at various thrift stores. Would look nice if the members of congress looked more professional. If they were to appear in a court room they would have to be properly attired. Shouldn’t the congress be respected in that same way?

Ms. Snipe: I agree it is not really a professional look, even borderline disrespectful. It’s true, appearances are important. Imagine applying for a job without dressing in a suitable manner. 

Ms. Snip: Pun intended?

Ms. Snipe: If you like. But it was really just a thought. I suppose there might also be a reason to take up a collection for some over-the-counter medications used to relieve constipation.

Ms. Snip: Wow, has someone been complaining about that?

Ms. Snipe: Not that I’ve heard but I was thinking about one of the animal channel speakers. Facial expressions can be very telling. 

Ms. Snip: A news person?

Ms. Snipe: If you watch cable programs, I doubt the title of ‘news’ could be applied to very many programs. Both sides are guilty of reporting things detrimental to the opposing parties with such glee it’s embarrassing. I was thinking of one person’s approach which is to state views of serious things with outsized innuendo with a painful facial expression which really resembles one suffering from constipation. Help is needed.   

Ms. Snip: I’ve seen that face. Makes me laugh because I always think of my childhood. If I had a pouty face my mom would say, “Be careful, your face will freeze like that.” Maybe you have found the reason for that face.

Ms. Snipe: Another collection idea – a fund for the purchase of civics textbooks. Feels like it is time to arrange a mandatory course in government for all the elected representatives. Some seem unsure about how things are done and the parameters of their power.

Ms. Snip: Some might need a dictionary to go along with that suggestion. 

Ms. Snipe: And a basic course in the English language. Sometimes I laugh but most of the time I just moan when they open their mouths. 

Ms. Snip: Did you watch The State of the Union address?

Ms. Snipe: I tried. It fulfilled my expectations. When I considered those who would be in attendance, I knew it would include shouting out and booing. Some of those assembled were acting like they were at a high school basketball game. It was a revisit of the old high school cheer: ‘Stand up, Sit down, Fight, Fight, Fight.”  Really childish behavior.

Ms. Snip: They seem to be so anxious to be on TV they will do almost anything for attention. I wonder if their whole reason for their initial foray into politics was primarily for attention, thinking of the old saw – there is no such thing as bad publicity. 

Ms. Snipe: Yea, good point. One known for bad behavior proved that earned reputation was right on target – shouting while decked out in that faux fur. Standard attention-grabbing, garb and behavior. 

Ms. Snip: Someone needs a fashion assistant. It’s always refreshing exchanging thoughts with you. I am glad you are once again staying in touch. I’m sure we will have more to chat about soon. 

Ms. Snipe: A near certainty. The next couple of years should provide a plethora of ingredients for comment. I hope some others will join in with a thought. Opportunity is here – a promise that no names, addresses (including web addresses) will ever be shared with anyone. 

Ms. Snip: HEY – OUT THERE. What do you think?