In the late 1960's it was decided to get rid of a Jewish member of the Polish politburo.

So he was sent to sell Polish cars to the Germans. Two weeks later, he returned with a signed contract.

Surprised by still eager to oust the Jew, they sent him off to the United States to sell Polish computers. A month later he comes home, signed contracts overfilling his briefcase.

Stunned, but now more determined than before, the politburo sends him off to the People's Republic of China to sell Polish rice. Months pass and the Poles are glad they haven't heard from him. Then one day, about six months after he left, he shows up for their regularly scheduled meeting, signed contract in hand.

"But ... how did you manage it?" they demand.


"It was tough" he acknowledged. "It took me six months to find another Jew."