Cowboy Solution to ISIS

ponch · 09-29-2014, 10:46 PM

Three strangers strike up a conversation in the airport lounge in Bozeman, Montana, awaiting their flights.

One is an American Indian, passing thru from Lame Deer. Another is a cowboy on his way to Billings for a livestock show. And the third is a fundamentalist Arab student from the Middle East, newly arrived at Montana State University.

Their discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon, the two Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout, radical Muslim and the conversation falls into an uneasy lull.

The cowboy leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table and tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face. The wind outside is blowing tumbleweeds around and the old windsock is flapping, but still no plane comes.

Finally, the American Indian clears his throat and softly speaks. “At one time here, my people were many, but sadly, now we are few."

The Muslim student raises an eyebrow and leans forward, “Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?"

The Montana cowboy shifts his toothpick to one side of his mouth, and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says in a drawl, “That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet, but I do believe it's a-comin'".

**HwyRider** · 09-29-2014, 11:09 PM

Loafer · 09-30-2014, 07:50 AM

I like that Cowboy.

**BigRed** · 09-30-2014, 08:04 AM

sly · 09-30-2014, 08:57 AM

Loafer · 09-30-2014, 09:17 AM

^^^^^^ Never send a boy to do a Man's job!

Old Bear · 09-30-2014, 09:44 AM

Lock-n-load ... 'bout time for a house-cleaning!

davidhollinger · 09-30-2014, 12:09 PM

Hoorah!

Silent Sam · 09-30-2014, 04:46 PM

..What's that I hear way out there in the wind---- ? ---- The Theme to "The Good, The Bad, &, the Ugly ....?

**ringadingh** · 09-30-2014, 07:24 PM

dshelly · 09-30-2014, 07:43 PM

I think I know that Cowboy !

robjob · 10-01-2014, 02:44 PM

Stopped laughing long enough to type now.

09-29-2014, 10:46 PM	#1
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Cowboy Solution to ISIS Three strangers strike up a conversation in the airport lounge in Bozeman, Montana, awaiting their flights. One is an American Indian, passing thru from Lame Deer. Another is a cowboy on his way to Billings for a livestock show. And the third is a fundamentalist Arab student from the Middle East, newly arrived at Montana State University. Their discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon, the two Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout, radical Muslim and the conversation falls into an uneasy lull. The cowboy leans back in his chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table and tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face. The wind outside is blowing tumbleweeds around and the old windsock is flapping, but still no plane comes. Finally, the American Indian clears his throat and softly speaks. “At one time here, my people were many, but sadly, now we are few." The Muslim student raises an eyebrow and leans forward, “Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we are many. Why do you suppose that is?" The Montana cowboy shifts his toothpick to one side of his mouth, and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says in a drawl, “That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet, but I do believe it's a-comin'". __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11

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09-30-2014, 07:50 AM	#3
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09-30-2014, 09:17 AM	#6
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	^^^^^^ Never send a boy to do a Man's job! __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]

09-30-2014, 09:44 AM	#7
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09-30-2014, 12:09 PM	#8
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09-30-2014, 04:46 PM	#9
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10-01-2014, 02:44 PM	#12
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