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Henry Thornton - SMERSH: A discussion of economic, social and political issues THE BEST COMEBACK LINE EVER Date 28/04/2007
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This is a portion of an ABC interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military headquarters
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A reader reports: "This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of an ABC interview between a female broadcaster and General Cosgrove who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military headquarters".


FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Cosgrove, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?


GENERAL COSGROVE: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting.


FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?


GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.


FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?


GENERAL COSGROVE: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper  rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.


FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent  killers.


GENERAL COSGROVE: Well, Ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?


The radio went silent and the interview ended.

READERS' COMMENTS
 
Subject: Complete Bulldust !
Posted by: Anonymous
Date: 6/22/2007
This story originated in the US. Firstly, given the contributor has posted anonymously, and secondly, wouldn't you think that the ABC Female Interviewer would have been named. Pile of old tat, this. Can't be verified, and shouldn't be here.
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