Imagine the scene, 30 years hence:

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"This is Ronald Anderson reporting for ABCNBCBSNN, live at the capital, where the most beloved president in American history is being laid to rest after lying in state for 2 years. And as you can see, the Honor Guard is parting to allow the 374th Mausoleum Cleaning Brigade detail access to dust and polish the glass coffin...

"During our non-stop daily coverage these last two years, we've all had a few moments to contemplate the incredible achievements of president George W. Bush, the incomparable 43rd president of this great country. He will be remembered as many things: as the man who ended global warming; as the man who had the best human rights record of any president ever; as the man who single-handedly killed Saddam Hussein in armed combat and brought democracy to the Middle East forever; as the man who defeated terrorism forever; as the man who presided over the greatest economic expansion this country has ever seen."

"And now, this update from the War on Eurasia..."



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