How do you define a political tragedy?

Question

Bill Clinton is visiting a school. In one class, he asks the students if anyone can give him an example of a "tragedy." One little boy stands up and offers that, "If my best friend who lives next door is playing in the street when a car came by and killed him, that would be a tragedy."

"No," Clinton says, "That would be an ACCIDENT."

A girl raises her hand. "If a school bus carrying fifty children drove off a cliff, killing everyone inside...that would be a tragedy."

"I'm afraid not," explains Clinton. "That is what we would call a GREAT LOSS."

The room is silent; none of the other children dare volunteer.

"What?" asks Clinton, "Isn't there anyone here who can give me an example of a tragedy?"

Finally a boy in the back raises his hand. In a timid voice, he says: "If an airplane carrying Bill and Hillary Clinton was blown up by a bomb, *that* would be a tragedy."

"Wonderful!" Clinton beams. "Marvelous! And can you tell me WHY that would be a tragedy?"

"Well," says the boy, "because it wouldn't be an accident, and it certainly would be no great loss!"

Answer 1

It could also be classified as a stroke of luck. Or an act of a merciful and caring God.

Answer 2

Truth from the mouths of babes!!!   Thanks.

Answer 3

Sweet,

how ture it was little johnny spoke the truth.

Answer 4

Funny as h**l. I think I'll use that, but of course switch "clinton" to "bush" next time I tell it. (being a liberal)

Answer 5

Lol. Well, my definition of a political tragedy is when you can't tell the difference between the two major parties.

Answer 6

the tragedy is that most Americans vote republicans and Democrats in even though they have lied to the people for the last 50 years brought no real change for the better and still keep there jobs.

vote Ron Paul and 3rd party

time for a real change

Answer 7

George Bush winning the election...twice.

Answer 8

YEAH BABY!!!!