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OT-Uncle Ted gives graduation adivce
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Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:19 amby Angiekay
Some of it to be taken with a grain of salt, for sure! 
Ted Nugent has offered his words of advice to newly-graduated high school and college students. In an op-ed piece printed in the Detroit News, the rocker provides a few personal pointers, which he calls "Uncle Ted's proven modus operandi for a quality of life." Nugent begins with "Nobody owes you a thing. Everything you will get out of life will be based solely on what you put into it."
In terms of money, he advises, "Be frugal. Live responsibly within your means. Bling-bling is not making ends meet." He ends by telling graduates, "Have fun. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Live smart, live good. Rock hard."
Other advice includes:
"Take care of your precious, sacred temple. Eat smart and stay clean. Do not smoke, use drugs, eat or drink too much or chew on glass sandwiches. Partaking in these mindless misadventures will shorten your life."
"Do not complain. Any spineless whiner can do that. Instead, look for solutions to tough problems. This will earn you respect from your boss and get you promoted."
"Never do anything for money. Do what you do exceedingly well and thoroughly enjoy, and money will come looking for you."
"Avoid negative people and slobbering hippies like the plague. They never accomplish anything. Surround yourself with positive people who are better than yourself and will mentor, help and guide you honestly."
"Remember Rosa Parks. Be prepared to defy stupid laws and regulations wherever you find them. Raise hell. Vote smart."
"If you have not made a few well-deserving idiots boil over in anger by the time you are 25, get busy. We live in a target-rich environment of liberal denial."
"Famous philosopher and legendary San Francisco police detective, my hero Dirty Harry, once said, 'A man has got to know his limitations.' This is good advice."
"Trust your gut feelings. Only trust people who have earned your trust. Trust but verify. Never trust the French."
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Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:27 amby hoagiepete
You gotta love this guy! He's over the top on many occasions, but he makes a lot of sense most of the time. Sorry libs.
He could give a kick ass graduation address. I'd be having a heart attack if I were the school superintendent though...waiting on an "f" bomb to explode. Kids would leave with something meaningful and memorable anyhow...unlike the boring, cliched speeches normally given.
Posted:
Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:31 amby Michigan Girl
I
LOVE it!!!! It's
GREAT advice....the Motor City Madman has come a
LONG way!!!
Posted:
Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:40 amby Eric
Great advice!
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Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:45 amby UncleKG
Let's not forget the most famous words Ted should be known for...
"If you're going to live with an underage girl, have her parents make you her legal guardian so the cops don't come a' knockin'."
Posted:
Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:40 amby X factor
UncleKG wrote:Let's not forget the most famous words Ted should be known for...
"If you're going to live with an underage girl, have her parents make you her legal guardian so the cops don't come a' knockin'."
A most excellent response!!!
Re: OT-Uncle Ted gives graduation adivce
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Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:41 amby piecesofeight
Angiekay wrote:
"Do not complain. Any spineless whiner can do that. Instead, look for solutions to tough problems. "Avoid negative people Surround yourself with positive people who are better than yourself and will mentor, help and guide you honestly."
Posted:
Sat Jun 07, 2008 2:45 amby Duncan
....Never trust the French.
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:19 amby Arkansas
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Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:53 amby Rip Rokken
Looks like he wrote that column? It just sounds so suspiciously like those similar hoax graduation addresses and advice pieces I've seen attributed to Bill Gates, Andy Rooney, etc. But... does have his name on it, and it is Detroit. Wow.
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:09 amby larryfromnextdoor
"yank me, crank me, wake up and thank me!"
Re: OT-Uncle Ted gives graduation adivce
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 9:41 amby Moose
Angiekay wrote:
"Do not complain. Any spineless whiner can do that. Instead, look for solutions to tough problems. This will earn you respect from your boss and get you promoted."
Awesome
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:51 pmby SteveForever
larryfromnextdoor wrote:"yank me, crank me, wake up and thank me!"
ewwww.....Larry!
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 1:27 pmby larryfromnextdoor
SteveForever wrote:larryfromnextdoor wrote:"yank me, crank me, wake up and thank me!"
ewwww.....Larry!
its no Stranglehold.. for sure..
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:37 pmby Rip Rokken
SteveForever wrote:larryfromnextdoor wrote:"yank me, crank me, wake up and thank me!"
ewwww.....Larry!
I thought that 3rd part said "wank me" at first....
Posted:
Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:39 pmby Natalie
Rip Rokken wrote:SteveForever wrote:larryfromnextdoor wrote:"yank me, crank me, wake up and thank me!"
ewwww.....Larry!
I thought that 3rd part said "wank me" at first....
Well, we know where your mind is tonight.
