The Onion predicts Bush's legacy

[Narz]

http://www.theonion.com/content/node/28784?utm_source=onion_rss_daily

January 17, 2001 | Issue 37•01

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"My fellow Americans," Bush said, "at long last, we have reached the end of the dark period in American history that will come to be known as the Clinton Era, eight long years characterized by unprecedented economic expansion, a sharp decrease in crime, and sustained peace overseas. The time has come to put all of that behind us."

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"You better believe we're going to mix it up with somebody at some point during my administration," said Bush, who plans a 250 percent boost in military spending. "Unlike my predecessor, I am fully committed to putting soldiers in battle situations. Otherwise, what is the point of even having a military?"

 

[Thorvald of Lym]

During the 40-minute speech, Bush also promised to bring an end to the severe war drought that plagued the nation under Clinton, assuring citizens that the U.S. will engage in at least one Gulf War-level armed conflict in the next four years.

I'd say the credibility of the Onion just took an unexpected spike.

 

[a_propagandist]

Dude, this is sickly prophetic. In a dark way, it's awesome.

 

[FriendlyFire]

scarey but if the Onion saw this comming ....