Time: Tue Dec 16 15:15:32 1997 To: From: Paul Andrew Mitchell [address in tool bar] Subject: SLS: "Take Your Family to the Threatre" (was "Bill of Rights") Cc: Bcc: sls, liberty lists, friends, 3cc, psc References: <snip> > >>This was tooooooo gooood not to share. >> >>Mark >> >>____________________________________________________________________ >> >>The President Clinton was out jogging very early the other day, >>when he came upon the Washington Monument. He paused at the >>entrance, bowed his head respectfully, and said: "George, the >>country is in a terrible shape lately, and I'm not sure what to do >>to improve things. If you've got any advice for me, I would sure >>appreciate it." >> >> Suddenly, the early morning mist cleared, a light shone down >>upon Bill, and a clear voice said: "Read the Constitution." >>Bill thought a moment, then said: "I've read the Constitution, and I >>don't believe there's anything in there to help me right now." and he >>jogged on. >> >> The next morning, Bill took a different route for his early >>morning jog and found himself in front of the Jefferson Memorial. >>Again, he bowed his head respectfully and said: "Thomas, the country is >>in terrible shape right now and I sure could use some help getting it >>straightened out. Is there anything you can think of to help me?" >>Again, the mist parted and a light shone down upon the president as >>a voice called out: "Read the Bill of Rights." Bill thought a moment >>and said: "I've read the Bill of Rights, and I don't believe there's >>anything in there to help me right now." and he jogged on. >> >> On the third morning, Clinton found himself in front of the >>Lincoln Memorial. For a third time, he bowed his head and >>said: "Mr. Lincoln, you were an inspiration to me. The country >>is in terrible shape right now and I was hoping you might have >>some words of wisdom to help me make things right. >> >> Again, the mist cleared, a light shone down upon Bill, >>and a booming voice said: "Take your family to the theatre." >> >> >> > > >
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