I have never just posted an Internet joke before, but this one tickled me, especially in light of all the examples of abusive government agents we see on a daily basis. I searched around to see who I could attribute this to but came up dry.
A Department of Water* representative stopped at a ranch to talk with an old rancher. He said, "I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation."
The old rancher said, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there."
The water representative said, "Mister, I have the authority of Federal Government with me. See this badge? It means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land,no questions asked. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?"
The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores.
Later, the old rancher heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running for the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull. The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The old man immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out "Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!"[Via
The water representative said, "Mister, I have the authority of Federal Government with me. See this badge? It means I am allowed to go WHEREVER I WISH on any agricultural land,no questions asked. Have I made myself clear? Do you understand?"
The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores.
Later, the old rancher heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running for the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull. The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The old man immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out "Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!"[Via
The old rancher nodded politely and went about his chores.
Later, the old rancher heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running for the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull. The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The old man immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out "Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!"[Via John G]
*--Yeah, I know. No such fed agency. It's a joke, fer cryin' out loud.
Later, the old rancher heard loud screams and saw the Water Rep running for the fence and close behind was the rancher's bull. The bull was gaining on the Water Rep with every step.
The old man immediately threw down his tools, ran to the fence and shouted out "Your badge! Your badge! Show him your badge!"[Via John G]
*--Yeah, I know. No such fed agency. It's a joke, fer cryin' out loud.