The federal government is sending each and everyone of
> us a $600 rebate.
>
> If we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go
> to China,
>
> If we spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs,
>
> If we purchase a computer it will go to India,
>
> If we purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to
> Mexico, Honduras, and
> Guatemala,
>
> If we purchase a good car it will go to Japan,
>
> If we purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan,
>
> and none of it will help the American economy.
>
> The only way to keep that money here at home is to buy
> prostitutes,
> weed, beer, and tattoos, since these are the only
> products still
> produced in the USA.
>
> Thank you for your help & please support the economy!!
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WHEN THE MUSIC STOPPED
For those who are unaware, at a military theater, the National Anthem is played before every movie.This from a US Military Chaplain in Iraq:
I recently attended a showing of 'Superman 3,' here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies, as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through The National Anthem the music stopped.
Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments; and everyone would sit down and call for a movie. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again. The Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. And again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect to happen?
Even here I would imagine laughter, as everyone finally sat down and expected the movie to start. But here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Soldier continued to stand at attention. Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was filled with the voices of a thousand soldiers, finishing where the recording left off:' And the rockets red glare, The bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night That our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave, O'er the land of the free And the home of the brave'
It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq . I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you here. Remember them as they fight for you! Pass this along as a reminder to others to be ever in prayer for all our soldiers serving us here at home and abroad. For many have already paid the u ltimate price.
Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins
LSA Anaconda is at the Balad Airport in Iraq, north of Bagdad