A (coming of age) talk with his grandson the evening before his graduation from high school.
Paul Revere: I’ll never forget a certain midnight ride. We were on the verge of impending war with the British. The smell of fear and uncertainty lingered in the night air.
Grandson: Grandpa...
Paul Revere: Yes?
Grandson: Who are the British?
A politician visited a village and asked what their needs were.
”We have 2 basic needs sir,” replied the villager. “Firstly, we have a hospital, but there’s no doctor.”
On hearing this, politician whipped out his cellphone, and after speaking for a while he reassured the village leader that the doctor would be there the next day. He then asked about the second problem.
“Secondly sir, there is no cellphone coverage anywhere in this village.”
Question: Why does a Queen carry a scepter?
Answer: Because everyone works 'cept her!
I may not be around in 2084...
But at least I know there's the possibility I may still be voting!