The United States of America

The White House, Washington D.C., 20th May, 2009 : "What seems to be the situation?", asked The President of The United States Of America. "War, Sir...war. That seems to be the only solution.", a tensed General Keller, The Secretary of Defense of The United States of America, replied. The General looked around. The conference room, then, was not as he used to know it. It echoed every word they spoke. It was so gloomy. The huge portrait of "The First President of The United States of America" seemed to look at him through the frame with despair in it's oil painted eyes. The blank faces of the LCDs were whispering into his ears,"You have failed your Land, it's all over." The air-conditioning wasn't good enough to cease his perspiration. Phantoms of the previous Presidents of the United States of America seemed to be seated around the conference table, listening to their discussion. "Wish they were here...I've no idea what this might count up to...", thought the General. "..Or,..", he continued,"...we might just give them back what they want..."." That's simply ridiculous!!!", howled Mr. President, " What is it with you? Meeting their demands would add up to our financial crisis! Are you saying we lay our ass open to them, and they keep beating the shit out of us? Do you want to live with your family on the streets as most people of the third-world countries do? I called you up at this odd hour for a top-secret emergency meeting. Not some 50-cent-an-idea crap. If it's a war they want, that's what they'll get! This is the Land of Uncle Sam; and we are not liable to bow down in front of anyone, do you get that?" The Reputed Secretary of Defense of The United States of America hung his head in shame for about 2 minutes. Then he looked up, and said," There's where we're making the mistake, Sir. We've underestimated them. We cannot forget, that whatever we own today is actually theirs. But all they demand for is to let go of the oil mining project, and let them have their legal share. I know we've paid for it, but we did take advantage. The world is looking down at us, Sir. This is the only chance to prove our true hearts..."." Spare me, General!!! And could you please leave your pathetic ideas at the Sermon? Now, if you may please, I've got a war to prepare for...",decided The President of the United States of America, and left the Conference Room. General Keller left the room, taking one last look at the great hall, the table, the seats, the LCDs, the portraits, etc. Just as he was leaving, he thought he saw a drop rolling down the oil painted cheeks of President George Washington's portrait...

A FEW NEWSPAPER HEADLINES AND SUB-HEADLINES:

The Daily Telegraph, 14th June, 2009:  Another aerial attack on Iran!!!

D.C., 5th July, 2009:  It's official!!! A THIRD WORLD WAR! 

The City, 7th July, 2009: The Secretary of Defense commits suicide; note reads: I shouldn't have mentioned the idea of a war in the first place.

Washington Times, 28th July, 2009: "STOP THE WAR" banners fluttering all over the USA. UNO agrees. 

The Statesman, 11th August, 2009: War called off!!! People consider General Jonathan Keller a Martyr.