In a twist of military logic only a stand-up comedian could appreciate, the United States finds itself in a war that was supposedly won 'in the first hour' but is still raging three months later. Former President Donald Trump had initially declared a swift victory, yet the conflict persists, much like a never-ending sitcom.
A White House spokesperson assured everyone that the war was 'extremely, extremely victorious,' as if saying it twice makes it doubly true. To underline their commitment to victory, they announced the deployment of an additional 12,000 troops to secure the finalization of the already-finalized triumph. It's like adding more clowns to a clown car because you can't believe it's full yet.
When questioned why troops are still being sent to a war that's already been won, the spokesperson confidently stated, 'We’re about two weeks away from this war being as won as it already was on the first day.' This statement is likely to receive a standing ovation at the next political satire night.
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to declare victory again, a White House adviser said they're just continuing to win until the win reaches its 'natural endpoint,' which they predict is possibly within the next two to three weeks of additional winning. Sounds like a strategy that might just outlast the Energizer Bunny.
Source: The Shovel (AUS)