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SirLance · 12-05-2005, 01:38 PM

After joining the Army, because he was previously a used car salesman Billy-Bob's first military assignment was to a military induction center, and because he was a good talker they assigned him the duty of advising new recruits about the government benefits, especially the G.I. insurance.

Before long, the Captain in charge of the induction center began noticing that Billy-Bob was getting a 99% signup for the top G.I. insurance policy. This was odd, since it would cost these poor inductees nearly $30.00 per month more for the extra coverage.

The Captain decided that he would not ask Billy-Bob about his selling techniques but would sit in the back of the room and observe his sales pitch.

Billy-Bob stood up before his latest group of inductees and stated, "If'n y'all have normal G.I. insurance and go to Iraq and get killed, the government pays your Mama or your wife $6,000, right?"

The men murmured in agreement. "Now," he continued, "if'n y'all take out the supplemental G.I. insurance, which cost you only $30.00 a month, the government has to pay your Mama or your wife $200,000. See?"

The men nodded.

"OK," Billy-Bob concluded: "which bunch you think they gonna send to the front line first?"

Brewmaniac · 12-05-2005, 02:38 PM

Funny in a sad, way! Thanks Sir!

KellyC · 12-05-2005, 05:59 PM

Took me a while to get it. Oh man...

MageB420666 · 12-05-2005, 06:13 PM

Hey, he's sold me on it... Or at least he would have if I was in the Army

12-05-2005, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
SirLance Junkie Location: In the middle of the desert.	Selling insurance After joining the Army, because he was previously a used car salesman Billy-Bob's first military assignment was to a military induction center, and because he was a good talker they assigned him the duty of advising new recruits about the government benefits, especially the G.I. insurance. Before long, the Captain in charge of the induction center began noticing that Billy-Bob was getting a 99% signup for the top G.I. insurance policy. This was odd, since it would cost these poor inductees nearly $30.00 per month more for the extra coverage. The Captain decided that he would not ask Billy-Bob about his selling techniques but would sit in the back of the room and observe his sales pitch. Billy-Bob stood up before his latest group of inductees and stated, "If'n y'all have normal G.I. insurance and go to Iraq and get killed, the government pays your Mama or your wife $6,000, right?" The men murmured in agreement. "Now," he continued, "if'n y'all take out the supplemental G.I. insurance, which cost you only $30.00 a month, the government has to pay your Mama or your wife $200,000. See?" The men nodded. "OK," Billy-Bob concluded: "which bunch you think they gonna send to the front line first?" __________________ DEMOCRACY is where your vote counts, FEUDALISM is where your count votes.

12-05-2005, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brewmaniac Searching for the perfect brew!	Funny in a sad, way! Thanks Sir! __________________ "That's a joke... I say, that's a joke, son"

12-05-2005, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
KellyC Comment or else!! Location: Home sweet home	Took me a while to get it. Oh man... __________________ Him: Ok, I have to ask, what do you believe? Me: Shit happens.

12-05-2005, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
MageB420666 <Insert wise statement here> Location: Hell if I know	Hey, he's sold me on it... Or at least he would have if I was in the Army __________________ Apathy: The best outlook this side of I don't give a damn.