Business In Iraq
A fleeing al Qaeda guerilla, desperate for water, was plodding through the Iraqi desert when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he walked toward the object, only to find a little old man at a small stand selling neckties. The guerilla asked, "Do you have water?"
The old man replied, "I have no water. Would you like to buy a tie? They are only $2."
The guerrila shouted, "Idiot! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water! I should kill you, but I must find water first."
"OK," said the old man, "it does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie and that you hate me. I will show you that I am bigger than that. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the water you need. Go with Allah. Peace!!"
Muttering, the guerrila staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back, near collapse. "Your &&%%$$## brother won't let me in without a tie!!!"
