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kentuck

(116,165 posts)
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 11:37 AM 2 hrs ago

It's 90 degrees and the bus is rolling down the road at 90 mph...

People are laughing and joking, sharing drinks and toasting the greatness of America. The heat rises off the asphalt like a mirage.

It's a carefree world these folks inhabit. They got theirs. Too bad if you are hungry or do not have a home. We have to hold ourselves accountable. Then we can enjoy our lobster tails and ribeye steaks.

America is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. American flags are everywhere. The old folks sit on their porches eating their cold watermelons. The music from the parades fill the air.

Meanwhile the bus is careening down the highway as the passengers congratulate themselves on their thievery and skullduggery. They are having the time of their lives.

Until they realize, no one is driving the bus.

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It's 90 degrees and the bus is rolling down the road at 90 mph... (Original Post) kentuck 2 hrs ago OP
Another great post, kentuck. Thank you. pdxflyboy 2 hrs ago #1
Ouch! Bumbles 1 hr ago #2
Unfortunately, the bus left the road and there's a deep chasm just off to the right. Wonder Why 1 hr ago #3
Peak America LuvLoogie 55 min ago #4
Awesome post Kentuck popsdenver 1 min ago #5

Wonder Why

(7,456 posts)
3. Unfortunately, the bus left the road and there's a deep chasm just off to the right.
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 01:23 PM
1 hr ago

On the other hand, there's a runaway ramp on the left. If only someone was looking.

popsdenver

(2,850 posts)
5. Awesome post Kentuck
Fri Jul 3, 2026, 02:30 PM
1 min ago

thank you........bus careening towards oblivion.....Un-fathomable........

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