Sister sent me this. Maybe you have seen it before. if so my apologies. I kinda like it.
> If General George Patton were alive and President of the USA, this would be
> his Fireside Speech:
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> My fellow Americans:
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> As you all know, the defeat of Iraq's regime has been completed.
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> 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 time 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, Norway and Poland are some of the
> countries listed there.
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> The other list contains everyone not on the first list. Most of the world's
> nations are on that list.
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> 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 cut taxes and solve
> some local problems.
>
> 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.
>
> To Israel and the Palestinian Authority. You, boys. Work out a peace deal
> now. Just note that Camp David is closed.
>
> Maybe all of you can go to Russia for negotiations. They have some great
> palaces there. Big tables, too.
>
> I'm 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 tickets to
> sites where those vehicles will be stripped, shredded and crushed.
>
> I don't care about whatever treaty pertains to this. Pay your 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 going to
> be seeing a lot more of each other, you folks might want to try not pissing
> us off for a change. Mexico is also on List 2. President Fox and his entire
> corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I have a couple of
> extra tank and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I'm gonna 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.
>
> 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 cut taxes here because we will not be spending on other
> peoples problems.
>
> To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thanks guys. We owe you.
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> To the nations on List 2, a final thought. Drop dead. God bless America.
>
> Thank you and good night.
>
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