A classic and chillingly prophetic Onion article

Galvatron · Post by **Galvatron** » 2004-06-24 08:12pm

Now annotated with links to the relevant events "predicted" within the article (which was first published in January 2001)...

Bush: "Our Long National Nightmare of Peace and Prosperity is Finally Over"

SWPIGWANG · Post by **SWPIGWANG** » 2004-06-24 08:46pm

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.

"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?"

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-06-25 02:32am

Hehe.