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Niagara Falls– The final contingent of private security contractors reported for duty today in Niagara Falls, joining nearly 50,000 troops already deployed along the Canadian-American border. Funded by an alliance of major drug manufacturers, the troops have formed a blockade, effectively sealing off Canada from the American population. John Doughfus, a spokesmen for pharmaceutical giant JonesSmithPixelMilesCough went on record saying, “We’re not just some multi-billion dollar corporation, we are also a legal citizen of this country, and we are concerned about the security of our borders. Don’t think of this as a business move, think of it instead as a international neighborhood watch, keeping our country safe from harm.â€
Although no clarification was offered to explain what harm might threaten the security of the northern border, drug troops have so far confiscated several million dollars worth of inexpensive Canadian prescription medicines, terming them “threats to National Economic Security.†In response to questions of operational timelines and the eventual withdrawal of troops, Doughfus said, “It is far too early to talk about retreat. We are here to protect the American people and we will not leave until the threat is eliminated. To pull out now would send the wrong message to the insurgent forces of competition targeting the fragile American economy.â€
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13 replies on “Pharmaceutical Companies Send Troop Surge to Secure Border”
I would take seriously anyone with the last name of Doughfus. Don’t mess with Doughfus…
Your subtle political undertones couldn’t make it past my keen sense of the current mood of We the People! I smell privatization & corporatism and it is foul.
The subtitle to this post (since I’m on a roll) should read: “Simultaneously feeding and treating our national post traumatic stress disorder.†Kudos from the Master?
This so perfectly reflects our government’s (the segment of our government bought and paid for by the big drug companies) ability to do anything it desires all in the name of National Security.
I would be one of those annoying, yet essential, protesters at the border shouting, “No more troops… stop the destruction of our liberty –oh look free samples…gotta run!â€
I’m laughing and crying all at the same time.
This is a brilliantly written story with myrth, humor, and insightfullness. I know that you wrote this as a farce, but it is not far from reality.
Oh, by the way, where is Dr. T? A flight from Tibet should not take this long. If you kill him off, I will be seriously “put out!”
Anonymous??? Lynn??? Is that you?
Hopefully I did not just blow your cover, but I enjoy reading your comments.
Ok, I have figured out Anonymous is not Lynn after reading more comments. I was worried there for a minute.
Anonymous will remain Anonymous…
Welcome Anonymous, that you for your contribution. As for the doctor, I expect him back sometime this upcoming week.
yawn.
The DVD Ninjas called for you, Dan. They say you’re overdue.
I agree that with the DVD ninjas! DanDan make a filmfilm!
Well, I am relieved to know that the good Dr. will be back soon. Some of us (not DanDan) appreciate the Dr.’s compassionate insight!
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Cheers
Marko Fando