A Peace Proposal

So Rumsfeld comes to Bush and says, "I've got some good news, Mr President, and some bad news."

And Bush says, "Give me the good news first."

"Well, Mr President, the entire Iraqi nation has signed a unanimous petition asking to be governed by a leader of your choice, agreeing to support Israel against the Palestinians, and offering to provide the United States with a free supply of oil until the War on Terrorism is finally won."

"That's some mighty good news, Rummy. Looks we've finally turned the corner on this thing. What's the bad news?"

"They want you to sign the treaty in Baghdad."