'Where, Then, Shall We Go?'
'Where, Then, Shall We Go?'
by Isaac Kohn
(The year is 2020. The ultra-liberal Ein-Kavod Party has governed Israel since the last elections.)
The General Assembly of the United Nations had never seen such a capacity crowd. Every one of the 191 member states was represented. Thousands of reporters, photographers and cameramen jammed the media gallery. Anticipation rose to a boiling point. The babble of languages created the sound of rushing waves.
"Please be seated," the president of the General Assembly, Sir Emyr Jones Parry of England, urged the assembled. Silence engulfed the room.
"Distinguished delegates," Sir Emyr began, "this special meeting of the General Assembly was called in order to hear what I can only describe as the most incredible proposal ever put forth in these hallowed chambers. Please welcome the esteemed prime minister of Israel, Oren Avidan. Without further ado I give the floor to the distinguished Mr. Avidan."
The applause was scattered and light, though this time none of the Arab or Muslim delegates walked out. They sat stone-faced as Avidan walked to the podium. The prime minister took a sip of water and began to speak.
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Oy. You know, the grimmest thing about people who see the dark side of things is that sometimes they are right.
Mr. Kohn, you gave me the chills. May we remain strong in the face of this latest betrayal.
May this unpleasant fantasy remain only a satire and not become the ashes in our mouths.
Am Yisrael Chai!
Aaron
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'Where, Then, Shall We Go?'
by Isaac Kohn
(The year is 2020. The ultra-liberal Ein-Kavod Party has governed Israel since the last elections.)
The General Assembly of the United Nations had never seen such a capacity crowd. Every one of the 191 member states was represented. Thousands of reporters, photographers and cameramen jammed the media gallery. Anticipation rose to a boiling point. The babble of languages created the sound of rushing waves.
"Please be seated," the president of the General Assembly, Sir Emyr Jones Parry of England, urged the assembled. Silence engulfed the room.
"Distinguished delegates," Sir Emyr began, "this special meeting of the General Assembly was called in order to hear what I can only describe as the most incredible proposal ever put forth in these hallowed chambers. Please welcome the esteemed prime minister of Israel, Oren Avidan. Without further ado I give the floor to the distinguished Mr. Avidan."
The applause was scattered and light, though this time none of the Arab or Muslim delegates walked out. They sat stone-faced as Avidan walked to the podium. The prime minister took a sip of water and began to speak.
Continue reading 'Where, Then, Shall We Go?'
Posted by The Raphi at August 22, 2005 08:05 AM