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President George W. Bush
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington, DC 20500
Dear President Bush,
Your second administration faces
grave challenges. In addition to resolving the war in Iraq and social security
reform, you’ll need to rebuild our alliances overseas. I have a suggestion
that I think could help along these lines.
Every time you meet with another world
leader, present them with a pack of Skittles. Everyone loved Skittles; Stalin
was eating Skittles on his deathbed. They’re multi-colored, just like human
beings. Each Skittle has its own unique taste (I prefer grape).
Skittles’ motto is “Taste the
Rainbow.” I believe this is the kind of attitude we need to take worldwide. The people of the world need to understand that we are a people who respect diversity,
which enjoys tasting rainbows.
I wanted to send you a pack of Skittles,
but I was afraid they would melt. Instead, please accept this money order for
one dollar, to pout towards Skittles. You may need to forma an agency to process
the money and keep track of Skittle distribution, to make sure everything is legal.
I suggest the Department for International Skittle Alliances (DISA).
As for the dollar I’m sending
you, spend it as you wish. However, I wouldn’t buy Skittles at a gas station;
they’re too expensive. Instead of paying eighty cents for a pack, go to
a dollar store and get them three for a dollar.
Skittles are made my Mars, Inc. Find out more information by visiting www.skittles.com.
Thanks,
Ryan Arey enclosure

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| This is the starting capital for our fledgling Skittle program. |
NOTE: Unfortunately, it looks as though the Department for International Skittle Alliances will not
get off the ground. Twenty days after the mailing, a small envelope was recieved from the White House, containing the
money order.
The envelope read: "Because the White House is not allowed to recieve monetary donations, we are returning
the donation given."
The president, true to his conservative roots, killed the agency before its birth and saved the taxpayers
numerous dollars. Imagine, a potential powerhouse agency, oozing with employees and offices in every capital of the
world, struck down by an informal form envelope. Still, it is aquite a thrill to have presided over a stillborn department
of the federal branch of government.
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