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Homeland Security Issues Lifejackets To All Citizens
The Onion ^ | June 5, 2002 | Charlotte Corday

Posted on 06/05/2002 9:11:30 AM PDT by Charlotte Corday

"To say exactly what these life vests are for would not be in the best interests of national security, but I promise that this is not indicative of any serious threat," Ridge said.

"The best thing for everyone to do is simply go about their normal lives. With their life vests on, of course."

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TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: humor; onion; satire; security
The Onion is a national treasure.
1 posted on 06/05/2002 9:11:32 AM PDT by Charlotte Corday
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To: Charlotte Corday
Unfortunately some sleezeball boss here has decreed that the Onion be blocked.(No, I won't say where, but we make toys for the military)

So, if you can, post the whole article!

M1045

2 posted on 06/05/2002 7:10:48 PM PDT by M_TEN_FORTYFIVE
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To: M_TEN_FORTYFIVE
You'll find the whole article in full at Die Zweibel of Frankfurt, and La Cipolla of Milan.
3 posted on 06/05/2002 7:15:33 PM PDT by dighton
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To: dighton
... whole article in full ...
4 posted on 06/06/2002 5:51:30 AM PDT by dighton
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To: Charlotte Corday
LOL. Hope they color code the jackets. I'd truly hate to commit a security fashion faux pas.
5 posted on 06/06/2002 5:53:41 AM PDT by mewzilla
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To: Charlotte Corday
OH MY GOD, THEY'RE GONNA NUKE THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT, PUSHING KALIF INTO THE SEA!
6 posted on 06/06/2002 7:25:56 AM PDT by Chad Bagwell
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To: Chad Bagwell
We can only hope.
7 posted on 06/06/2002 7:28:46 AM PDT by ShadowAce
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To: Charlotte Corday
and don't take off your shoes.....
8 posted on 06/06/2002 8:03:17 PM PDT by babaloo999
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