A Historical Perspective

The Iranian Ambassador to the UN has just finished giving a speech and walks out into the lobby where he meets President Bush.

They shake hands and as they walk the Iranian says, "You know, I have just one question about what I have seen in America."

President Bush says "Well your Excellency, anything I can do to help you, I will."

The ambassador whispers "My son watches this show called 'StarTrek' and in it there are Russians, and Blacks, and Asians, but never any Iranians. He is very upset. He doesn't understand why there are never any Iranian characters?"

President Bush laughs and leans toward the Ambassador , and whispers back, "It's because it takes place in the future."

(Ed. Note: Now that's perspicasity.)

CSW 08-11