I remember long ago Rich DeVos giving a speech entitled "Compassionate Capitalism." As far as I can tell that was just Orwellian "newspeak." I've looked for "Compassionate Capitalism" and unicorns (just out of whimsy) and I've never seen either one.
He was an amazingly witty man. He gave us the phrase "The love that dare not speak it's name." when he was on trial for being a homosexual with a younger lover. The younger mans father had him arrested and jailed. he was good friends with the actress Lilly Langtree.
Saw Betsy in a bar years ago, sitting at the end nursing a drink. I asked the bartender “who’s that douche bag at the end of the bar’? Bartender admonished me that my comment was crude. I apologized & said buy that lady a drink on me! Bartender fixed a drink gave it to Ms. Devos, & she smiled & raised her glass. I thanked the bartender & asked what Betsy ordered, bartender said her usual “vinegar & water”!
I remember long ago Rich DeVos giving a speech entitled "Compassionate Capitalism." As far as I can tell that was just Orwellian "newspeak." I've looked for "Compassionate Capitalism" and unicorns (just out of whimsy) and I've never seen either one.
Same thing
I love this stuff!
He was an amazingly witty man. He gave us the phrase "The love that dare not speak it's name." when he was on trial for being a homosexual with a younger lover. The younger mans father had him arrested and jailed. he was good friends with the actress Lilly Langtree.
Wish I knew more about him, I haven't read him. but seen his work.
It does involve a demise so, I can see that. Oscar Wilde is, to my mind, the Wonkette worthy King of the snark quip.
Saw Betsy in a bar years ago, sitting at the end nursing a drink. I asked the bartender “who’s that douche bag at the end of the bar’? Bartender admonished me that my comment was crude. I apologized & said buy that lady a drink on me! Bartender fixed a drink gave it to Ms. Devos, & she smiled & raised her glass. I thanked the bartender & asked what Betsy ordered, bartender said her usual “vinegar & water”!
Can we shoot the whole family into the sun?
Well, there was a lot of inbreeding...
Or Poe... LOL...
Hugs darling, same here!! Hope you and yours are all well!Do you still frequent RS?
Oh, just bought me a Tesla, OMG!!!If you drove one, you would never drive a gas banger again!
I actually thought it was an Oscar Wilde quote, the first time I heard it, it just sounds like something he would say.
Hola, amigo.
*waves*
I miss you so much.
By all means, you are welcome to it... ;>)
My go-to was "Long overdue for a dirt-nap."
I had to look that one up! Thanks for teaching me a new word.