Our American Friends
Found this on Usenews:
James Lileks
My favourite bit:
"If someone invaded America tomorrow, how many big public posters would
they have to tear down? How many airports and hospitals and highways
would they have to rename?
How many statues would they have to topple?"
Well gee... if that's a serious problem we'd better get ready for the special forces. I reckon we've an ego maniac of a head of state - she's got bridges, hospitals, statues, ships, she's even on the money!
Then there are all those palaces!
(wanders off muttering)
James Lileks
My favourite bit:
"If someone invaded America tomorrow, how many big public posters would
they have to tear down? How many airports and hospitals and highways
would they have to rename?
How many statues would they have to topple?"
Well gee... if that's a serious problem we'd better get ready for the special forces. I reckon we've an ego maniac of a head of state - she's got bridges, hospitals, statues, ships, she's even on the money!
Then there are all those palaces!
(wanders off muttering)