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Floridaboiler
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PostPosted: 06/22/04 - 20:39    Post subject: If Patton were President
Not sure if you have seen this. I got in an email and based on the movie I could almost seeing him say some of this stuff.



> If General George Patton were alive and President of the USA, this would
be his Fireside Speech:

> My fellow Americans:

> As you all know, the defeat of Iraq's 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, Norway , Italy and Poland are some
of the countries listed there.
>
> The other list contains everyone 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.
>
> 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.
>
> To the nations on List 2, a final thought. Drop dead. God bless America.
>
> Thank you and good night.
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PostPosted: 06/22/04 - 20:43    Post subject:
he is not that diplomatic Wink
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PostPosted: 06/22/04 - 21:00    Post subject: Re: If Patton were President
Floridaboiler wrote:
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.


He would have probably said this for real
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PostPosted: 06/22/04 - 21:13    Post subject:
After 50 years, Patton seems to be getting this "macho man" image.

To Patton all this tough talk was a big act to get his people ready to fight. Yes he was very demaning of his people, but he never demanded more that he had endured.

I sincerely doubt Patton would want us to abrogate treaties and national "relationships" solely for the purpose of sounding tough.

Get out of NATO ? Who the heck do you think runs NATO ? (Hint most of us live here...)
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