Thu
Jan 18 2007
10:08 am
By: R. Neal
Newseek asked several prominent baby boomers what three things they want to do in their remaining years.
Author Stephen King says "I'd like to outlast George W. Bush's second term of office." Number one on his to-do list is "To live to see George W. Bush tried for crimes against humanity." Number three is "To see American Idol canceled."
Also quoted are Bill Frist, Paula Deen, Cal Ripkin, Joan Jett, Bill O'Reilly, and others. Some are more interesting than others.
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Number one on his to-do list
Number one on his to-do list is "To live to see George W. Bush tried for crimes against humanity."
The Sadamm trial does seem to set a new benchmark towards holding all world leaders accountable for their actions.
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