An idea whose time has come.
U.S. Holds Going-Out-Of-Business Sale
While many younger Americans said they consider the U.S. government passé, older residents were wistful about the demise of the longtime institution.
"I just don't know what I'll do when the U.S. shuts down," said Vermont resident and loyal U.S. consumer David Wilson. "Who's going to deliver the mail or put out my house if it catches fire? I guess we'll have to switch to Verizon or something."
Thanks to reader A.H. for the link.
Comments (5)
tz
Does anyone remember the old John Ritter movie, "Americathon"?
History repeats, first as a comedy, then as an all too real farce.
Published: January 20, 2006 9:19 AM
The Marketeer
Dare to dream.
Published: January 20, 2006 9:36 AM
John Delano
The link appears to have gone dead.
Here is another; no pictures though at this one.
http://mobile.theonion.com/content/node/44455
Published: January 20, 2006 12:27 PM
Curt Howland
"I guess we'll have to switch to Verizon or something."
Ah, if only! Dare to dream, indeed. If people were free to choose, if taxes were actually voluntary, the Fed.Gov wouldn't last a day.
Published: January 20, 2006 2:34 PM
Lowell R.
Even better: http://www.theonion.com/content/node/30883
Published: January 20, 2006 11:34 PM