December 22, 1731

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Joel Byers

On December 22, 1731, the Dutch people revolted against their government because of a tax on meat. This is something you’ll never hear citizens doing when broccoli or cauliflower is taxed. In fact, most citizens would be grateful if our governments put a burdensome tax on ‘fake’ meats, just so the vegetarians and vegans would have something real to talk about, instead of their next wheat-grass infusion or tofu enema. We know ‘Lisa’, you’re an herbivore. It’s why calling you a fat cow shouldn’t be an insult.

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About Joel Byers

Born in North Georgia and educated at some very fine public institutions. Real education started after graduating from college and then getting married and raising two boys. Has the ability to see the funny and absurd in most things and will always remark on it, even if it means getting the stink-eye from his victims.
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