Why W is in the Middle East-His approval ratings are higher there

[underpants]

David Letterman: Top Ten Things Overheard on George W. Bush's Trip To The Middle East.

"10. 'Where can I buy one of them flying carpets?'

9. 'Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, it's me, the guy who rammed democracy down your throats.'

8. 'Is the war over yet?'

7. 'I know your name's Mahmoud, but I'm gonna call you 'Manny."

6. 'Gas up Air Force One -- W. wants to go to Reno.'

5. 'Tell Cheney he doesn't have to call me every time he has a heart attack.'

4. 'I wonder if Jackoway hammered out that interim agreement with Hamas.'

3. 'That's not a kitty, sir, it's a Sphinx.'

2. 'It's nice to finally put a face to the devastation I've created.'

1. 'My next stop -- the Middle West!'"

David Letterman: "President George W. Bush is in the Middle East. He's over there right now because his approval rating is higher."

David Letterman: "Bush would like to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He's so confident about doing this that he is already unfurling the 'Mission Accomplished' banner."

[Turbineguy]

1. Somebody who helps me

make an extra $1/2 billion per day would be my friend too.

[peacetalksforall]

2. I would like to think he is checking out Dubai - owner of a good chunk

of America and our ports and the new home of Halliburton. If Paraguay doesn't work out, he might try Dubai. Then, if the citizens have the guts for it - we can put our dollars together and buy out Dubai's 'investments' here.

[Virginia Dare]

3. Cheney and Rummy are banking heavily on Dubai..

I expect that's where they will abscond to if and when the time comes.

[HeraldSquare212]

4. He's just auditioning for all those million-dollar speeches he wants after he leaves the White House