Presbyopic Myopia
Friday, March 21, 2003
We Cannot Be Defeated
The Defense Minister for Iraq Sultan Hashim Ahmed told a news conference that "no force in the world" would conquer Iraq. Now, keep in mind he's saying this while the fucking Götterdämerung is crashing down on his head.
The Hard Rain's Afallin'
It looks like the shock and awe have begun. But, I wonder for whose benefit? Surely, the Iraqis weren't going to put up too much of a fight after 12 years of sanctions and all. It must be for the benefit of the defense contractors, and the re-building contractors (Haliburton). Allahu Akhbar! Allahu Akhbar! Allahu Akhbar!
Thursday, March 20, 2003
They're Calling Bush a Donkey!
Reports are that Arabs are calling George W a donkey. Hey, lighten up! Quit insulting the donkeys!
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
The Sabers Are Out!
Reports are that the saber rattling has ended, and the sabers are out of the scabbard. Oh A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall! Peace out.
We Have Anonymous Support, I'll Have You Know!
Colin Powell has declared that the US has the support of 45 countries in its war with Iraq. Fifteen of those do not want to be identified. What the hell's up with that? It's like saying, "I'm there for you, just don't ask me to help." With that kind of support, who needs adversaries?
Someone's Been Peeking
A report in Le Figaro says that in the last few days a spy system was discovered at the site of the European Council. It says five or six countries (France and Germany among them) have had their phones tapped. The report blames the US. Let's round up the usual suspects, uh oh, we don't have the Soviet Union anymore. I guess that just leaves US.
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Will It Ever Be Good Enough for You?
Now the Bush Administration says that war is
inevitable, even if Saddam and his sons leave Iraq. Aha! I think we're showing our real cards.
Now We're Talkin'
Saddam says he's ready for victory! His son calls George W a "subnormal". He says it would be better if George left power and took his family with him. Saddam says the mothers of American soldiers will be crying blood instead of tears. Now, we're getting good! There's nothing quite like Arab threats. Bring on the Bleeding Mother of All Battles!
Monday, March 17, 2003
The War Premium
Wall Street has to get in on the act. They are rattling their sabers by running up stock prices in the excitement of going to war. This kind of surge has a name, it's called a
War Premium. A few years ago we had the Peace Dividend. Now it's the War Premium. When to we get the War Stock Split? That's the one I'm looking for.
The One Last Chance Didn't Work...As If They Thought It Would!
This weekend's summit in the Azores was strictly theater for the benefit of Blair and Aznar, because they are in trouble politically at home. They knew all along that they were going to attack this week. It looks like the sabers will soon stop rattling, 'cause they'll be out of the scabbard!
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