Reuters-August 20

Washington, D.C.-

The Democratic presidential candidates are mulling over a new strategy to end the war in Iraq.


Guns for Gifts.

The candidates are looking into the story of the FLorida man who traded a missle launcher for a pair of sneakers.

"It's a great idea!", said one candidate's press manager.

"If we can get American's to turn in missles for sneakers, what will terrorists do for an ipod? An mp3 player? Gift certificates for Hooters or Taco Bell?"

"We might even be able to get rid of all the Micheal Vick jerseys that are gathering dust in warehouses-Terrorists don't follow American Football-any shirt with a number on it should catch their attention."