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All Due Respect
by
HL Carpenter
At a grilling attended by the chairman of the Federal Reserve this week, members of the US Senate enjoyed sticking a fork into a popular dish. Plates were loaded with All Due Respect, an oratorical entrée regularly served up in Washington.
This morsel of oratory dates back to the early days of the republic. When asked why it’s still such a hit on Capitol Hill, a Senate spokesperson explained, “We like to maintain tradition. Lots of our speeches start with All Due Respect.”
While political parties are most frequently feted with All Due Respect, the appetizer is also favored at small discussions around the country. Polls show Americans like sarcasm with All Due Respect.
Fans say even the less-than-proficient can whip up any get-together with All Due Respect – and many do. Though heated conversation is generally a prerequisite, recipes vary widely. With All Due Respect, there’s only one point of agreement: Despite the name, no Respect graces the ingredient list.
If you want to add zest to your next gathering with All Due Respect, proper presentation is a must. According to experts, the treat should be garnished with a dash of pomposity and delivered to the recipient with your middle finger extended.
Originally published December 2009.
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HL Carpenter, an experienced investor and a CPA, specializes in reader friendly financial and tax topics for individuals and small businesses, and publishes Top Drawer Ink, a newsletter that's chock full of humor and common sense information.
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Last update: January 9, 2011
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