New DL Education Tax

Washington, DC, July 4th: the houses of Congress of the United States met in a special, joint session and wrote new law. This law, called the TEA (Tuition Enhancement Act), imposes a tax on British DL students studying at U.S. universities. The TEA Tax is a measured, diplomatic response recommended by the Dept. of State to the unexpected and burdensome attempt by the British Parliament in 1773--in collusion with the British East India Company--to monopolize the tea trade in the Western Hemisphere.

The majority leader of the House said that he hoped that this would not escalate any further and that if Parliament would simply apologize (apologise) for its aggression then the matter could be settled quickly before any unpleasantness happens.

 

Another insidious move is the attempt to boost postal revenue because distant education students are now using the internet to correspond with their instructors instead of the postal services. What is so aggrevating about this is that congress has recently found out that many American students are looking at British programs becaus of there cost effectiveness. To this end, it is my understanding that in an unprecedented treaty Congress and Parliment have both recently passed the Student Tuition Assessment Mail Program Act to make up for the lost revenue.

Congress is supposed to be re-looking at this measure when they return from their holiday break. Let's all hope that they have the foresight to repeal the STAMP Act.

(Isn't this how internet rumors start)

 

Being from California, I--as do all natives--"channel" the voices of historical figures. I got stuck with Lord Grenville. He says he's sorry.

Rich Douglas, who would move the Tower of London to Fort Lauderdale.

 

Yes, this is how Internet rumors get started. Of course, this thread is all a joke. The truth is: The US Congress enjoyed the holiday like the rest of us. The USA is still the home of the general maximum amount of freedom allowed. Including the right to earn a state approved, or even rightfully exempt from state approval, certification or degree. Or a regionally accredited certification or degree. Or both, like me. Or neither, like Bill Gates.

Gary Bonus

 

Are we all invited when they toss Maxine Asher and Ronald Pellar into Boston harbour?

--John Bear, peeking in from the
free Internet Room at Tokyo Airport

 

After the DL despots are deposited into the harbor, I'll be glad to lead the merry parade back over the bridge to Fanuiel Hall (what you tourists call Quincy Market) for a long night of drink and celebration.

Bruce