Middle East Milestone

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.)

Comments

[Jason Bourne]

He he he.

[Jason Bourne]

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]

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]

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]

Did you ask her if she’s ready to start dating yet?

[Stevo Darkly]

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]

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]

I’m waiting for the musical: SUHA!

I suppose it would make a good vehicle for Rosie O’Donnell.

[joe]

NoStar,

My thoughts exactly.