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hiromichi
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 Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:39 am Post subject: Jimmy Hoffa on a unicorn |
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What is " Jimmy Hoffa on a unicorn"?
"We're still on the road to World War III. Things were looking a little grim last week -- all those countries pressuring us to call for an immediate cease-fire, but we stayed strong. Sure, we sent over Condi Rice to negotiate, but she's not there for cease-fire. No, she's there for 'sustainable cease-fire,' which considering the Middle East, is like sending her to bring back Jimmy Hoffa on a unicorn." --Stephen Colbert
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Lorikeet
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:11 am Post subject: |
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Here's a Wikipedia entry for Jimmy Hoffa:
"James Riddle "Jimmy" Hoffa (February 14, 1913 - July 30, 1975?) was a noted American labor leader with ties to the Mafia. As the President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, Hoffa wielded considerable influence. He is also well-known in popular culture for the mysterious circumstances surrounding his still-unexplained disappearance and presumed death."
His body has never been found, but he is presumed dead. A unicorn is a mythical beast.
The quote you have is from a political humorist. It means there is no possibility of a sustainable ceasefire. It would be as impossible as trying to find Jimmy Hoffa and a unicorn. |
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hiromichi
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| Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:20 am Post subject: |
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Lorikeet, Thank you very much.
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