So...we're NOT going to Code Red because...

[trof]

We can't afford it.
According to CNN analysis (which sounds quite believable for a change), going to Code Red involves all sorts of extra measures and more "layers" of security that are VERY EXPENSIVE.
And we're broke.
But the cost of the elective war, and those lavish tax cuts, have absolutely nothing to do with that.
Nossir. Nope.
Please look over here instead.
It was Nine-Eleven.
Yep. That's why we're broke.

Awwww, give ME a freakin' break.

[Solly Mack]

1. but we can afford to build bunkers for government

and maintain them...


but screw the people...

[aquart]

2. So there's a big threat but we can't do anything about it?

Way to go, George.

[Bluebear]

3. And our National Guard is all in Iraq.

So much for "Homeland security". Thanks George.

[tjwash]

4. It's not close enough to election time...

nt

[trof]

5. and people might stop shopping

[frylock]

6. most cities can't afford to go to orange..

and have told Ridge where to put his terror chart.

[MercutioATC]

7. I work at an FAA facility and we always operate 1 level higher than the

code (if the country is at yellow, we're at orange).

If the country goes to red, do I just burst into flame?

[Solly Mack]

8. Nah...then you go plaid. Covers all the bases...

:)

[MercutioATC]

9. Great...I have nothing that goes with plaid...

...I'm just screwed...

:silly:

[dorktv]

12. Yes and we use you to heat those little kids whose parents

never get a tax break because they make too little money but too much for government assistance.

[MercutioATC]

13. Ouch! Hey, I'm not THAT bad a guy...

Can't we find a few Cabinet members to use as fuel first?

[skypilot]

10. We also "can't afford it" because...

...numerous big oil companies are snatching up government grants to provide security for themselves. This was reported on the evening news last night.

[Kazak]

11. Why not just...

bill Halliburton? :shrug: