When Harvey called, I wasn't prepared for what he asked."Hey, basil," Harvey said, "I know you heard about the hunger stike at Gitmo, right?"
I had read something about it.
"Well, I can't put my finger on it, but something doesn't seem right," he said.
I asked what he meant.
"That's hard to say," he replied. "The terrorists have said they want to draw attention to their plight, but something ... I don't know. It just doesn't add up. Can you check into it for me?"
I said I would. And I did.
And Harvey was right. The reason the terrorists were not eating was a purely selfish one: They had gained weight since they arrived at Guantanamo Bay and wanted to get back into their old outfits.
Isn't this kind of like holding a gun to your head and saying don't move or I'll shoot?
ReplyDeleteThe less they eat, they less they cost the American taxpayer.
Thanks, guys!
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ReplyDeleteYeah, yeah. I know I'm even later than usual on this round-up. I was too tired to do it last night. All right? So get off my back or I'll have to starve myself. Which brings us to what the
Basil, I think I'm going to be sick now. Thanks.
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