August 13, 2003

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Why Johnny Can't Read

A BUZZFLASH JOKE ANALYSIS

BuzzFlash doesn't usually post jokes on our site. We generally reserve humurous content for the Lighter Side links at the bottom of the third column on our home page. However, the joke below seems to remain an active email forward to BuzzFlash because of the unsettling reality of its premise: if you question the Bush administration's actions, you will disappear (probably to spend a vacation of undetermined length in a 5' by 5' metal cage at Gitmo). Suffice it to say, we thought it relevant enough to post here for your edification and entertainment.

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Why Johnny Can't Read

US Attorney General Ashcroft is visiting an elementary school. After the typical civics presentation to the class, he announces, "All right, boys and girls, you can all ask me questions now."

A young boy named Bobby raises his hand and says, "I have three questions:

1. Why are you using the USA Patriot Act to limit Americans' civil liberties?
2. Why hasn't the U.S. caught Osama bin Laden yet?
3. Why haven't we found the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?"

Just then the bell sounds and all the kids run out to the playground.

Fifteen minutes later, the kids come back in class and Ashcroft says, "I'm sorry we were interrupted by the bell. Now, you can all ask me questions."

A young girl named Charlene raises her hand and says, "I have five questions:

1. Why are you using the USA Patriot Act to limit Americans' civil liberties?
2. Why hasn't the U.S. caught Osama bin Laden yet?
3. Why haven't we found the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?
4. Why did the bell go off 20 minutes early? and
5. Where's Bobby?"

A BUZZFLASH JOKE ANALYSIS

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