By Seattle Times wire services
WASHINGTON -- The movement of American factory jobs and white-collar work to other countries is part of a positive transformation that will enrich the U.S. economy over time, even if it causes short-term pain and dislocation, the Bush administration said yesterday.
<satire>When asked for comment on just how this was possible, Bush waved his hand in front of the Whitehouse press coprs saying, "These are not the jobs you are looking for.."</satire>
In his message to Congress yesterday, Bush said the economy "is strong and getting stronger," thanks in part to his tax cuts and other economic programs. He said the nation had survived a stock-market meltdown, recession, terrorist attacks, corporate scandals and war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and it was finally beginning to enjoy "a mounting prosperity that will reach every corner of America."
<satire>Building on his positive message of economic growth, Bush added, "As long as you have a combined taxable income greater than $250,000 per year of course, but we really like all of the rest of you, so please vote for me or else Osama will get you."</satire>
Alex M.