Well, I suppose there is a chance that Dubya has already called up Prince Ranier III to chit-chat about Ted and was told to go to hell. Right? And Dubya's just too embarrassed to admit it so he's not saying anything. Right?
Hey, it could happen! Just because Monaco is a pissant principality doesn't mean that the Sovereign Prince of Monaco is some kind of wimp!
Of course, a Prince who is a real man wouldn't be letting this happen in the first place...
...wouldn't it be great if a FReeper won, and then told the Media about Monaco and what they've done to Ted and/or that he/she is donating the plane ride to bring Ted home?
Hadn't thought of it that way AP. It might be the only way "The Media" ever cover the story.