Responding to widespread criticism of the government's handling of terrorist threats, President Bush called tonight for the creation of a cabinet department for domestic defense that would combine 22 federal agencies into a single one intended to prevent attacks [crimes] against the United States. ... Mr. Bush asked Americans to "add your eyes and ears" to the counterterrorism effort. [Remember, "only you can prevent terrorism." If it happens again, just blame yourself. Because you've got to blame someone, right? Poster on wall of Nelson's bedroom: "Nuke the whales." Lisa [to Nelson]: "Nuke the whales?" Nelson: "Gotta nuke somethin'." Lisa: "Touchè."] White House official: "They missed it before, and under this structure, there's nothing to suggest they wouldn't miss it again." ... There were considerable signs that the proposal was put together quickly ... And now, for something completely different ... Lisa: Look at all these great ideas for preventing crime! I know they're oversimplified and can't possibly work, but wow! Marge: Hmmm, if only we didn't already have a precrime solution. Bart: Speaking of precrime, I don't care about precrime. I'll meet you ladies back here in half an hour. ftp://ftp.smoovenet.com/pub/lardlad/sounds/season9/york6.mp3 |