Hey John,
If it actually happened I would probably faint in disbelief of what I heard! 
I definitely will not hold my breath.
Virgie and Hoshi
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Schwery" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 2:11 PM
Subject: Re: Wouldn't it be great?


> Virgie, don't hold your breath.  You will turn blue.
>
> earlier, VIRGIE UNDERWOOD, wrote:
>>Hey John,
>>Thanks for sharing this with us.  I won't hold my breath waiting for this 
>>wonderful speech but it sure would be great to hear it and have a 
>>president have the courage to actually carry it out.
>>Virgie and Hoshi
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "John Schwery" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 8:59 AM
>>Subject: Fwd: Wouldn't it be great?
>>
>>
>>>I think this one is a keeper.
>>>
>>>Text of forwarded message follows:
>>>
>>>>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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>(If you agree with this suggestion, pass this along.)
>>>End of forwarded message text:
>>>
>>>John
>>
>>
>
> John
>