MacBeth was High King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057. In 1050, he went on a pilgrimage to Rome and is described as having “scattered coins like seed to the poor”. The fact that he was able to leave Scotland and go to Rome is sometimes cited among the evidence that he was a very popular High King and not the tyrant that he was later portrayed as being.
His charitable nature seems to have played a large part in his downfall. He gave shelter to survivors of the first Norman attempt to conquer England and this led to the English aiding his own enemies. Nine years after MacBeth was killed, there was a successful Norman conquest of England.
Badly timed; Biden’s been president for about a week, and he definitely hasn’t been on vacation, plus it can be argued that he has taken steps to improve the efficiency of government.
“The Government that governs least, governs best”. Henry David Thoreau. We should have a unpaid, term limited, part time Legislature. That’s how it was originally designed……
Ahh, the slopes of Zakopane are as fresh in my memory as Ivan Putski…. and the armed Russian soldiers at the airport were really cute and polite to my fellow travelers!
TexTech almost 4 years ago
How long until this gets political and ugly? Any bets?
Lightpainter almost 4 years ago
The king sure is clueless, and full of himself. I wonder who he left in charge?
Doug K almost 4 years ago
The longer he is gone, the more popular he will get.
Jayalexander almost 4 years ago
Stamp, Sign, Stamp, Sign, Stamp, Sign. “Is it time for my nap now?”
hawgowar almost 4 years ago
Beware an efficient government.
Calvinist1966 almost 4 years ago
MacBeth was High King of Scotland from 1040 to 1057. In 1050, he went on a pilgrimage to Rome and is described as having “scattered coins like seed to the poor”. The fact that he was able to leave Scotland and go to Rome is sometimes cited among the evidence that he was a very popular High King and not the tyrant that he was later portrayed as being.
His charitable nature seems to have played a large part in his downfall. He gave shelter to survivors of the first Norman attempt to conquer England and this led to the English aiding his own enemies. Nine years after MacBeth was killed, there was a successful Norman conquest of England.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
It’s running smoothly because it’s not being run by an "Id"iot!
Chris almost 4 years ago
now that’s sad.
V45mikky almost 4 years ago
Mark Twain Quote: “No man’s life, liberty, or property are are safe while the legislature is in session.”
tripwire45 almost 4 years ago
Now if we could send the President and every single member of Congress on a ski trip for the next four years, everything would be fine. :D
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yeah, sometimes I get more done when I don’t have anyone giving me more to do.
Saddenedby Premium Member almost 4 years ago
the Fink has lost his mind. LONG LIVE THE FINK!!!!!
Raging Moderate almost 4 years ago
Mountains and snow in Florida?
Cerabooge almost 4 years ago
Badly timed; Biden’s been president for about a week, and he definitely hasn’t been on vacation, plus it can be argued that he has taken steps to improve the efficiency of government.
Stat_man99 almost 4 years ago
I wish Nancy, Chuckie and the gang would take the hint……
GiantShetlandPony almost 4 years ago
Works in a lot of businesses also. Have often noticed when certain people in management go on vacation that things run better, until they get back.
allenmichael1941 almost 4 years ago
Sure wouLtd like to send our senate and Congress on a permanent ski trip and get new ones.
geese28 almost 4 years ago
Oooh I know who’s probably in charge….the guard who watches Spoof
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
“The Government that governs least, governs best”. Henry David Thoreau. We should have a unpaid, term limited, part time Legislature. That’s how it was originally designed……
comixbomix almost 4 years ago
So…they have snow skiing at Mar-a-Bozo?
WentBrown almost 4 years ago
I’m sure its doing much better.
6th Billiard Ball Student almost 4 years ago
Ahh, the slopes of Zakopane are as fresh in my memory as Ivan Putski…. and the armed Russian soldiers at the airport were really cute and polite to my fellow travelers!
Ukko wilko almost 4 years ago
In the case of government, less is more.
PaulLeckner almost 4 years ago
“The best government governs least.” – Ronald Wilson Reagan