"Imagine if somebody were to really sit down with Osama Bin Laden and say 'listen man, what is it that you are so angry at me about that you're willing to have people strap bombs to themselves or get inside of airplanes and fly them into buildings.' That would be the miracle if we could sit down with our enemies and find a way for them to hear us.
Um, PJ, I think he understands us and what we stand for just fine. That's why he's angry. He hates us for who we are and what we stand for.
You know, now that his message has sunk in, I'm going to change my tune. I've responded like a neanderthal buffoon. Listen man, this is the most enlightened thought I've ever come across. I'm man enough to admit when I've been an illogical hatemonger.
Speaking of Miracle Workers and communication, I nominate Matthew Modine to be our Northwest Pakistan Amassador. Cleary the num-nuts in D.C. don't have a clue on how to communicate with truly misunderstood and peaceful men.
I'm sure Bin Laden will treat you with the same respect and compassion he would've afforded Hellen Keller herself if she were alive today.
On the other hand - just as an unnecessary and unwarranted precaution - during your journey of rainbows and free-love you might want to wear a full metal scarf. You know, just in case Binny and the boys get spunky and want to use a freshly severed head for a soccer ball - futbol for you more nuanced folks - in the graveled streets of Peshawar.
Here's the video (quote at 2:12):
I second that motion! He has earned is one-on-one with Osama... hell yes he has.
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