The Obama Experiment.
Oct 22 2008
Credit to a blogger named Doug Ross for this following bit. It’s a practical demonstration of Obama’s “share the wealth” strategy that actually had me laughing. Especially considering the decade I spent in the restaurant industry. For the record, I’m not a fan, nor a supporter, of either candidate. However, when it comes to Obama, his cult of personality and media branding makes me nauseous.
So without further delay, here goes. Enjoy:
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign the read “Vote Obama, I need the money.” I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a “Obama 08″ tie, again I laughed–just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need–the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
