Middle East Milestone

Tim Cavanaugh | 11.23.2004 11:35 AM

How I mark the shifting tides of geopolitics: I got my first 419 spam from Mrs. Suha Arafat this morning. (In case you're interested, the PLO leader's widow is seeking somebody to receive a sum of $20 million, for both your mutual benefits.)

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Jason Bourne 21 years ago

He he he.
Jason Bourne 21 years ago

When are you guys going to post a write-up about the unfolding events in the Ukraine? Or Dan Rather calling it quits in March 2005? Or the Artest affair?
NoStar 21 years ago

Jason,
Artest planned the fight. Two weeks ago he asked for a leave of absence so he could promote his new rap CD and was denied. Now he has all the time off he wants.

For his sake I hope he sings as well as he plays defense.
Hydroman 21 years ago

Is she kin to the esteemed Dr. Mombo Jobama of Nigeria? He`s offering the same deal.
Maybe he`s her agent since the King of "table cloth haberdashery" has past on.
digamma 21 years ago

Did you ask her if she's ready to start dating yet?
Stevo Darkly 21 years ago

I can't access the site right now, but assuming it's still up, http://www.ebolamonkey.com has a very entertaining assemblage of responses to the 419/Nigerian e-mail scams.
jon 21 years ago

I got one of those yesterday. Lovely, heartfelt letter that pulled all the strings: Muslim treatment of women, sadness over the loss of beloved husband, political turmoil, situation in Palestinian territory, $20,000,000.00. You know: typical sob story, could hear it anyday on any streetcorner.

How could I not offer my assistance?
Douglas Fletcher 21 years ago

I'm waiting for the musical: SUHA!

I suppose it would make a good vehicle for Rosie O'Donnell.
joe 21 years ago

NoStar,

My thoughts exactly.

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