SPECIAL TO AMERICAN POLITICS:

United States uses new weapon on Iraq --- The "Al De Tripp"

The "Al De Tripp Missile" in its bunker.

"Desert Fox"
Launched Over Baghdad

December 16, 1998 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Clinton announced the attack on Iraq. He dubbed it "Desert Fox."

But most Washington insiders don't know why that code name was selected. Why "Desert Fox?", you ask?

A new weapon -- the ICBM "Al De Tripp." Shaped like an obese and manly Iraqi woman, the "Al De Tripp" is launched from American nuclear submarines.

Like a cruise missile, the "Al De Tripp" flies low and is nearly undetectable -- even by Iraqi dating services!

Once it lands, the missile warhead morphs into the likeness of Linda Tripp -- the most fearsome "best friend" anyone could have. At a moment's notice, The President -- as commander in chief -- can remotely activate the "Al De Tripp" whereupon it explodes wherever it squats. The hope is that Saddam Hussein will be smitten by Tripp and face the consequences.

The destructive capability of this new weapon is massive -- and just plain gross.

Tune in for more reports on Desert Fox from our on-site film crew!

-- Mac MacArthur