Quote by Kurt Vonnegut

We are about to be attacked by Al Qaeda. Wave flags if you have them. That always seems to scare them away. I'm kidding.

We are about to be attacked by Al Qaeda. Wave flags if you h

Summary

This quote is a sarcastic remark highlighting the ineffectiveness of waving flags as a means of protection against an impending attack. It emphasizes the absurdity of the notion and uses humor to downplay the seriousness of the situation. The speaker is not suggesting that flag-waving can repel Al Qaeda or any threat but rather ridiculing the idea by making a joke about it.

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