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To: Sarmad Y. Hermiz who wrote (130968)5/2/2004 9:32:58 AM
From: h0db  Respond to of 281500
 
Sarmad, I think it may be time for Hollywood (or perhaps the UK film industry) to remake "The Mouse that Roared," updated for present circumstances along the lines of your suggestion.

amazon.com

"The Mouse That Roared tells the story of the fictional European principality of Grand Fenwick. Finding itself on the wrong end of a trade dispute with the United States, and noting America's generosity in rebuilding the countries it had fought in World War II, Grand Fenwick's rulers hit upon the idea of declaring war on the U.S., losing, and then reaping a Marshall Plan-style handout. The plan, proposed by Grand Fenwick's prime minister (played by Peter Sellers), is approved by the monarch (also played by Peter Sellers), who dispatches an invasion force under the command of Grand Fenwick's hapless Field Marshal (also played by Peter Sellers). Due to a series of happenstances and misunderstandings, however, Grand Fenwick's plan goes terribly wrong... "



To: Sarmad Y. Hermiz who wrote (130968)5/2/2004 9:37:50 AM
From: jttmab  Respond to of 281500
 
Oh, I forgot. Sudan is now a partner in the war on terror.

I forgot that also. The conservatives want to wait until they aren't a partner, then they'll come around to the humanitarian issue.

jttmab