The steps at the Louisiana state capitol need some repairs. So bids are taken from carpenters from across the state. First, a carpenter from Carencro looks it over. After a session of measuring and manipulation of his calculator, he presents his bid. "I can do it for $9,000", he says. "I'd need $4,000.00 for materials, $4,000.00 for my crew, and $1,000.00 profit for me". Next a redneck from Lafayette does his measuring and calculating, then says: "I'll do it for $7,000.00. $3,000.00 for materials, $3,000.00 for my crew and $1,000.00 profit for me." Last, a Cajun from Breaux Bridge steps up. Without even looking at the job, he says, "I'll do it for $27,000.00." Surprised at how much higher the estimate is, the state employee taking the bids asks him to explain his estimate. "Simple," he says, "$10,000 for me, $10,000 for you, and we hire the guy from Lafayette."
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I suspect the Breaux Bridge Cajun guy will run for Congress soon!