Ted Rall for December 30, 2004
Transcript:
Generalissimo El Busho is shocked to learn about a new security threat. (Bush: Killer waves generated by Sea Floor displacements from undersea earthquakes must be stopped before they kill more white Christian American tourists!!!) So begins another glorious crusade: The war on Tsunamism (Man: Don't fret- Generalissimo El Busho is on the way!) Bending the truth is required to get Congress and the media on board. (Man: But there's no proof that the Iranians are manipulating tectonic plates.) (Woman: We can't wait until they do! They're evil!) And economic interests play a role. (Bush: A giant pool of oil exerting pressure on deepsea tectonic plates must be drilled out. It's the only way to prevent future TSU.... TSU... killer waves.) In the end, however, victory is declared! NextL did we spend enough to eliminate the threat?