I think this one is a keeper.
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>WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO TURN ON THE TV AND HEAR ANY U.S. PRESIDENT,
>DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN, GIVE THE FOLLOWING SPEECH?
>
>My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of Iraq regime has
>been completed.
>
>Since congress does not want to spend any more money on this war,
>our mission in Iraq is complete.
>
>This morning I gave the order for a complete removal of all American
>forces from Iraq. This action will be complete within 30 days. It is
>now to begin the reckoning.
>
>Before me, I have two lists. One list contains the names of
>countries which have stood by our side during the Iraq conflict.
>This list is short. The United Kingdom, Spain, Bulgaria, Australia,
>and Poland are some of the countries listed there.
>
>The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the
>world's nations are on that list. My press secretary will be
>distributing copies of both lists later this evening.
>
>Let me start by saying that effective immediately, foreign aid to
>those nations on List 2 ceases immediately and indefinitely. The
>money saved during the first year alone will pretty much pay for the
>costs of the Iraqi war.
>
>The American people are no longer going to pour money into third
>world Hell-holes and watch those government leaders grow fat on corruption.
>
>Need help with a famine? Wrestling with an epidemic? Call France.
>
>In the future, together with Congress, I will work to redirect this
>money toward solving the vexing social problems we still have at
>home. On that note, a word to terrorist organizations. Screw with us
>and we will hunt you down and eliminate you and all your friends
>from the face of the earth.
>
>Thirsting for a gutsy country to terrorize? Try France, or maybe China.
>
>I am ordering the immediate severing of diplomatic relations with
>France, Germany, and Russia. Thanks for all your help, comrades. We
>are retiring from NATO as well. Bon chance, mes amis.
>
>I have instructed the Mayor of New York City to begin towing the
>many UN diplomatic vehicles located in Manhattan with more than two
>unpaid parking tickets to sites where those vehicles will be
>stripped, shredded and crushed. I don't care about whatever treaty
>pertains to this. You creeps have tens of thousands of unpaid
>tickets. Pay those tickets tomorrow or watch your precious Benzes,
>Beamers and limos be turned over to some of the finest chop shops in
>the world. I love New York
>
>A special note to our neighbors. Canada is on List 2. Since we are
>likely to be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want
>to try not ticking us off for a change.
>
>Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire corrupt
>government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple
>extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am
>going to put em? Yep, border security. So start doing something with your oil.
>
>Oh, by the way, the United States is abrogating the NAFTA treaty -
>starting now.
>
>
>We are tired of the one-way highway. Immediately, we'll be drilling
>for oil in Alaska - which will take care of this country's oil needs
>for decades to come. If you're an environmentalist who opposes this
>decision , I refer you to List 2 above: pick a country and move
>there. They care.
>
>It is time for America to focus on its own welfare and its own
>citizens. Some will accuse us of isolationism. I answer them by
>saying, "darn tootin."
>
>
>Nearly a century of trying to help folks live a decent life around
>the world has only earned us the undying enmity of just about
>everyone on the planet. It is time to eliminate hunger in America.
>It is time to eliminate homelessness in America. It is time to
>eliminate World Cup Soccer from America. To the nations on List 1, a
>final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you and we won't forget. To the
>nations on List 2, a final thought: You might want to learn to speak
>Arabic. God bless America. Thank you and good night.
>
>If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in
>English, thank a soldier.
>
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>(If you agree with this suggestion, pass this along.)
>
End of forwarded message text:
John
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