butterbean
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 Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject: What the Huddled Masses Are Yearning For Now |
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What the huddled masses are yearning for now
Your country 'tis of three.
Three hundred million, that is.
America's population will hit that milestone figure tomorrow morning, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's "Population Clock" - quite an achievement considering it's only been a country for 230 years.
Think about it: more than 300 million served - maybe not to their total satisfaction, maybe not without a wait - but, hey, that's life in a fast-food nation.
Next, please ...
Welcome to America. We're glad you're here. May I take your order, please?
Yeah, uh, we'll take the House in the Suburbs, ummm, one SUV, and, let's see, 2.5 children.
Will there be anything else for you today?
No, that's it.
OK, thank you. Please pull up to the first window ...
Welcome to America. May I take your order, please?
Yes. Could I please have the No. 4 Combo - College Scholarship and Guaranteed Job?
Would you like benefits with that?
I thought it came with benefits.
Yes, those are free for another 50 cents.
OK.
Please pull up to the window ...
Welcome to America. Your order, please.
You kids hold it down. Don't make me come back there. Yes, can you hear me?
Yes ma'am. Your order?
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