My secret interlude with a trucker!!

[magellan]

Okay, it wasn't really a secret. I was in the car, with my husband driving. But this afternoon a trucker DID roll up next to us purposely short of the light, roll down his window, and yell down to me, "Love your bumper stickers!", giving me a big smile and a thumbs up. (We have Texas idiot, Defend America - Defeat Bush and DU.) I yelled back thanks and thought that was it -- I was astounded with that much! -- but he continued as if he couldn't contain himself. "I hate that bastard!" he shouted. So I gave him a commiserating nod and yelled, "We should impeach him!" to which the trucker agreed enthusiastically. Then he gestured to his truck. "Fuel cost $85,000 last year!" Hubby and I were floored by that. "And you know who's getting all the profits!" was my response. He grimaced: "Not us!" Then the lights changed and he said, "Well, just wanted to tell you I agree with your stickers!" We exchanged smiles and thumbs up one last time.

I'm telling you, I was STOKED after that. My only other encounter on the road happened a couple of months ago, when a car passed us on the FL turnpike and a thumbs up came out the window. But my encounter with this fellow really heartened me. I realized there must be lots of people out there who are reaching their wits end now, and are becoming angry enough to speak up. I didn't feel quite so alone afterwards. It was a wonderful experience.

[CrazyOrangeCat]

1. There's a tremendous awakening starting.

Glad you saw some of it!

[BrklynLiberal]

2. On Air America today there were at least three military calls that said

the guys in the military, especially those in Iraq and Afghanistan, detest Bush and his policies.

[magellan]

9. 72% want out because they don't feel the mission can be accomplished

I was in the Navy and can't imagine being pressed into an endless fight for my life against people that hadn't attacked this country, and being stop-lossed on top of it. And then to hear Bush** insist that the end will be for future presidents to decide....I'd detest him and his policies too, more than I already do!

[Ian David]

3. Many of my mother's stories started with that subject line. n/t

[magellan]

5. LOL

Your mother sounds like she's (was?) a funny lady.

[Ian David]

19. Not to my dad. n/t

[alarimer]

4. Today I saw two guys with anti-war signs

standing on the corner. They are there at least twice a week. This is in Corpus Christi, not the reddest part of Texas, but still pretty red. They have been doing this for months. One day I am going to stop and talk to them but I am usually on the wrong side of the street.

[magellan]

6. Do!

I'll bet both you and they will get a lot out of it. It's so exciting to make touch with like-minded people in person. In my case, I'm usually too afraid to initiate conversation. I think I just need to find my inner Jersey-loudmouth. lol

[hopeisaplace]

7. that's awesome, and not feeling alone anymore is truly a great

feeling.
Although I'm in Canada, I'm routing for you!!! (and us)

[magellan]

11. Thanks, hopeisaplace!

Hugs to Canada. We love you guys!

[hopeisaplace]

14. back atchya - You guys need to be very proud of yourselves

American citizens have endured some pretty
rough stuff in the past 6 years, and your tenacity
and diligence is inspiring.

I'm not routing for you cause I must, but rather
because I want to. American people are good people.

GO USA!
:patriot:


I SEE GOOD PEOPLE, by me.

I See Good People

My heart it beats to the drum of hope
Life hands out test sheets everyday
I always pass
While I'm walking a foot is stuck out
there I lay flat on my face
So what
I pick myself up
and stick my tongue out to the one who tried
I beat another obstacle
A panicking phone is ringing,
do this do that do it now
was it done yesterday
uhuh, yep, Ok, yes I did it,
thanks for calling
Someone is yelling at me
I listen
with a smile,
What happened, hmm, they're backtracking,
Didn't they know I'm a good person?
That's what I see, I see good people

[magellan]

15. I like 'Good People'!

Great poem! It reminds me of the other good person I met today, a guy who was just going back to his car parked next to ours. Nothing political. I was keeping our puppies company and he smiled and waved at me. So I let them stick their cute little faces out the window as he got into the car. You should have seen his expression when he got settled and noticed he was being watched! Very nice guy. Days like today make it all worthwhile, when I'm reminded how many good people there really are.

Thanks for sharing your words of hope and your support. And hey, don't forget that invitation to invade is still open! :)

[hopeisaplace]

16. lol, I'm invading tomorrow. Bringin' some canadian bacon,

canada dry, Labatts, and a hockey stick (these are my weapons, duck).
When I got ya all full and happy, out comes the stick :party: :toast: O8)


Found this online, some late night reading about Canada for inquiring minds:

Facts about Canada:
1. Canada is the second largest country in the world, with 9,971,000 square kilometers of land.
2. The baseball glove was invented in Canada in 1883.
3. With only three people per square kilometer, Canada has the fourth lowest population density in the world.
4. Vancouver Canada is tied with Zurich Switzerland for the highest quality of life of any city in the world.
5. The world's smallest jail is believed to be in Rodney, Ontario, Canada. It is only 24.3 square meters (about 270 square feet).
6. Canada has the ninth biggest economy of the world
7. According to the United Nations Human Development Index, Canada has the highest quality of life in the world.
8. Contrary to popular opinion, Canada does not own the North Pole. In fact, the North Pole is not owned by any country. It is believed, however, that Santa Claus is from Canada.
9. Canada is the world's eighth biggest trader.
10. Of all of the world's producers of natural gas, copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and gold, Canada is in the top five.
11. Canada is the home of many great inventions, including: basketball, the electric light bulb, the electric range, the electron microscope, standard time, the television, the telephone, and the zipper.
12. Canada is the fifth largest energy producer.
13. Canada has the world's highest tertiary education enrollment.

[Kerrytravelers]

8. I live in a blue area, so we give one another lots of thumbs up.

But it's really cool when you're in a red/conservative area and people are giving you a thumbs (not another finger) up. I usually keep a bumper sticker check. I have noticed far fewer rethug stickers lately!

[magellan]

12. Now that you mention it, so have I

I rarely see Bush** stickers round here anymore. The latest sticker-strewn bumper I saw was all about Jesus and praying for the end of days. That's the kind of car that gets a wide berth from me...People praying for the afterlife can do it where they aren't likely to take me with them. lol

[cynatnite]

10. $85,000??

Maybe he owns a fleet of trucks. :shrug:

We pay in the neighborhood of $6000 per month for fuel.

Hubby tells me that most truckers, especially the owner operators wants bush out. The administration is really hurting these guys...but, then again, who hasn't bush hurt? Very small group when I think about it.

[magellan]

13. Guess he could have been driving for a fleet

It was hard to hear him, but I'm sure he said $85K (which was why our jaws dropped). Didn't notice the logo if any on his truck.

[KitchenWitch]

17. Did he happen to be a driver for Crete?

I know a DUer who drives for Crete, not sure where he is this week though.

[B Calm]

18. I put down Bush and Republicans everyday on my CB radio. More

and more fellow truck drivers are siding with me. It's a lot of fun when a neo-con gets on the CB spouting how great Bush and the republican party are.. He gets torn to threads.