A fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghanistan desert, when he saw something far off in the distance. Hoping to find water, he hurried toward the object, only to find it was a little old man at a small stand selling ties.

The Taliban asked, "Infidel, do you have water?"

The man replied, "Kind wanderer, I am sorry I have no water with me. However, would you like to buy a tie? They are only five dollars."

The Taliban shouted, "IDIOT!! SCOUNDREL!!!! I do not need an overpriced tie. I need water!! I should kill you, but I first must find water and then I will, I promise with all that is sacred to me, come back and slit your throat and let all the carrion and vermin of the desert feast on you!"

"Ok, the old man said. It does not matter that you do not want to buy a tie or that you hate me. I will show you that I'm bigger and better than that, with an ability to love all mankind. If you continue over that hill to the east for about two miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It has all the ice cold water you need. Bless you my Brother."

Muttering, the Taliban staggered away over the hill. Several hours later he staggered back, almost dead. He was so near death he could hardly speak, but he summoned some remaining inner strength and with his last breath shouted.......


"YOUR FUCKING BROTHER WON'T LET ME IN WITHOUT A TIE!"