Ironic Times

NO. 54 "Expect the Ironic" SEPTEMBER 24 - 30, 2001

Sept 17
Oct 1
BOB HOPE ARRIVES IN KABUL
“So many cab drivers, so few cabs,” quips aging comedian.
WORLD NEWS
U.S. Asks Taliban to Turn Over
$43 Million We Just Gave Them
For War on Drugs

Taliban leaders say they'll let the clerics decide.
Muslim Protesters in India Burn,
Eat American Flag

Congress quickly approves a flag-eating amendment.
World Community Won't Criticize U.S.
Will wait until we do something.
 
U. S. NEWS
Greenspan: Economy Will
Bounce Back

Fed chief makes prediction from his Swiss château.
 
PEOPLE
Bill Gates Is Broke, Out of Work
“I never thought this would happen to me.”
 
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BUSH:
HOW TO CONQUER AFGHANISTAN


by Alexander the Great

Hi! First of all, you need a devoted army of soldiers (I prefer Macedonians) willing to do anything for you, and knowing that if they don't they're ancient history.

Secondly, and this is very important, you (yes you, Bunky) must lead your troops into battle. No riding a golf cart in the back. We're talking right up in front, in the first row. From what I hear you're in great shape (a resting heart rate of 43!), so this should be no problem.

And finally, gather all the gold of Persia, er, Afghanistan, and melt it down and create your own currency. You'll thank me for that one.

And that's how to conquer Afghanistan. Next week: Tips on how to conquer the rest of the known world.
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