Friday, September 26, 2008

To the Next President:


I think this speech might shake some people up a bit...why don't you give it?


'My Fellow Americans: As you all know, the defeat of the 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 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, and Poland are some of the countries listed there.


The other list contains every one 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. THEN EVERY YEAR THERE AFTER IT'll GO TO OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM SO IT WONT GO BROKE IN 20 YEARS.

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.

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 pissing us off for a change.

Mexico is also on List 2. Its president and his entire corrupt government really need an attitude adjustment. I will have a couple of extra thousand tanks and infantry divisions sitting around. Guess where I am going to put 'em? Yep, border security.

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.

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 .

To the nations on List 1, a final thought. Thank you 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.'

Okay, so maybe it's not exactly the best idea, but the underlying principles are accurate.

2 responders:

Robert Martin said...

In principle, this is a good attitude for a secular ruler of a secular government to have. There comes a point when dealing in the secular world for our government to draw some lines.

However, as a Christ-following believer, there's a lot of sentiment in that "speech" that I have trouble with. There is no grace, no forgiveness, and no mercy present. As such, it is a very "UnChristian" speech. While Christianity is not counter to giving accountability, it also needs to mix that accountability with a healthy dose of grace and mercy.

An example of a Christian attitude, check out the following:

http://mcc.org/news/news/article.html?id=394

and the Q&A portion at

http://mcc.org/iran/meetings2008/index.html

Politically speaking and as a secular government tasked with maintaining the common good of the country, what MCC is doing is "wrong". But, from a Christian perspective that has a concern for people as people and Christ's mission to the WHOLE world, MCC is doing a good thing here. MCC is definitely NOT supporting Ahmadinejad's policies and opinions and has stated such, but disagreement does not mean to stop talking, but instead to actually step up the task of talking so as to bring to light the mutual good.

Jason Garwood said...

Good morning Robert,

There is certainly no doubt that this "speech" conflicts with the Christian Faith. Before everyone blasts me (*wink*), know that I in no way endorse this from a Biblical standpoint. It was sent to me from someone on email and it made me laugh. Maybe I should have clarified that up front! :)

Of course, as you point out, from a secular standpoint, it's good...which is why I was able to laugh and chalk it up to good humor.

I am in no way a "pacifist", I do believe Scripture teaches a "Just War", but I must admit that I was initially confused as to what the MCC was doing with this (the secular media of course was upset-which is probably a good thing!). After some thought and careful study, I found that this is definitely a positive thing and I'm glad to see them step up and promote peace rather than 'Jihad'.

Jason