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"Bring Em On": Bush Challenges Al Qaeda to An Old West ShowdownThe President prepares to send out a "posse," if necessary
The shot fired by the President blew a hole in the theory that the Iraqi situation would be settled without more bloodshed. It also blew a sizable hole in the ceiling of the Oval Office, from where the speech was made. A large chunk of plaster from the ceiling almost "KO'd" the President and sent aides scurrying to the President's side. "Thank God he didn't kill himself," said Karl Rove. "I've told him not wear those guns around the office."
"He seems to be under the impression that he and Bin Ladin are going to have a shootout, 'High Noon'-style," said outspoken Senator Robert Byrd (D-W. Va.), "which is just about the dumbest thing I've ever heard." But Rove thinks Senator Byrd is exaggerating matters. "He's not anticipating a shootout at the Baghdad Corral, if that's what Senator Byrd is trying to imply," said Rove, the President's closest advisor. "I don't think it's any secret though, that the President has formulated some plans for heading off the Iraqi rebels at the pass and he also suggested we form a posse to look for Saddam Hussein and Bin Ladin -- both sensible ideas." The news of President Bush's incendiary words caused additional tensions among soldiers stationed in Iraq. "Jesus, it's a hundred degrees out here, the sand whips around, there's camel dung everywhere, and the people already hate us," said an army private, who asked to remain anonymous, adding that the President's comments "aren't likely to help us out a whole hell of a lot." Despite putting troops further in harms way, the President remained undaunted by the criticism over his remarks. "We have the best military money can buy. Go ahead, shoot at us, I dare you," said Bush in a belligerant tone, from the safety of the air conditioned White House confines, surrounded by Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, repairs on the hole in the Oval Office ceiling appear to be progressing and the President should be able to return to his regular work post later this week. |
President Bush has issued a bold new challenge to opposition
forces in Iraq: "Bring 'Em On!" The President reportedly pulled
his six shooter from his gun belt and fired a shot in the air
after his invitation to the Iraqi extremists who are challenging
the reign of newly installed dictator, Paul Bremer.
The President's challenge immediately caused the nation's
terror alert level to rise from yellow to orange, as security
agencies across the country prepared for "it" to be "brought"
by the Iraqi and Al Qaeda operatives embedded in communities
across the country.