So, after we move up our evacuation timetable and get the flock out of dodge (for pete's sake, do not use choppers) and the various Iraqis and their well armed political parties (they may not have WMD, but they do have WAD, weapons of adequate destruction) hold their "elections", how long before there are minor dissagreements with the results? Question, when we do leave and Iraq returns to the tenets of its faith, how quickly will women's rights vaporize? I'm betting 12:01 am, November 3rd...

OK, this could be fun. Yes, I could do a Goebbels joe right now, but let's wait and see. Could the "network" do an even-handed job in it's reporting? Yes. Could this end up being an "isn't the US wonderful, ignore that dead body" hack-job? Sure. When you buy a blue car, you do not want to receive a yellow one, and the government is paying for the network. Some people are blasting this idea without seeing the product. If "C-SPAN Baghdad" gives us both the good and bad, it might be good to ...

In an extremely bizarre take on the separation of church and state the mental giants in the French government have decided to prohibit the wearing of headscarves, jewish skullcaps and large christian crosses by students in state schools. This is of course, and rightly so, torquing off the Muslims, whose religious beliefs require a ladies hair to be covered when out in public. Why, its what their holy book says. According to the AP: "Chirac's request capped months of debate about ...

Yes, we have the dictator who did horrible things to his people. Yes, he should be put on trial and tried for his crimes. (who wants to be the guy defending him?). But where? Iraq? They're probalby building the gallows as I write this. The UN? They'll convict, but not execute. Which will placate the British and the Vatican, but anger the Iraqis and Afgans. And what about speaking inone own defense? Ashcroft gets twitchy when "enemy combatants" want to peak with lawyers. Whaty happens when ...

That's right ladies and gentlemen. Pentacostal Prisons. Where Leviticus isn't just light bedtime reading, it the LAW. Just think of it. Prisons based on the Krishna befief system; of course we will have to build them close to the airports for their work release program. It's an evangelical trip back to the stoning age. "Dropping the soap" got you worried? Not here brother. Got a desire for self-gratification? Check that at the door. Also, Jewish jurisprudence. Mandatory circumcissions. ...

If a civilian is killed in a war but is not counted, did they really die? http://www.abcnews.go.com/wire/World/ap20031210_1042.html I know it won't be accurate, but some amount to know how well our bombs are doing. Jalbert

How the frig do you take out 9 children, inside a walled yard with a missile strike!!! We have sattelites, spy planes how do you not know what you are shootig at! It's a missile for pete's sake. We want these people to like us or at the most tolerate a whole heck of a lot. I do not understand this Jalbert

A 350 pound man with "intoxicating levels of cocaine, PCP and methanol in his blood". He charges a police officer, who I am presuming is not 350 pounds. The police officers respond with what they had at hand to protect themselves. Because of the fight. The drug intoxicated man dies. It is sad. Jalbert

A flippin' donkey. A cart. Pullled by a donkey fired a missile. A DONKEY !!! With all the surveillance technology, weaponry and defensive armaments, what got through? A tank? No. A plane? No. An angry tiger with acid reflux? No. A Mr. Ed wannabe! Also, those moral degenerates that pulled the soldiers from the truck and beat them... I thought we were told that the Iraqis would be grateful. I thought that toppling Saddam was a good thing. I don't know. It's just not right. Take care. ...

Well, this is definately a mistake. He's such a stable force in the world. Calm, cool, typical family man. Ward Cleaver for the 21st century. Coforable around people. Just enjoying standing out on the balcony with his child. Taking his children to the zoo. Typical family values kind of guy. A straight shooter. Never two-faced. No alterations to this father's image. Papa Walton has come down from the mountain and has been arrested by the police. Jalbert

So, let me see if I got this straight. We are going to give governmental control over to the Iraqis. Good. But, isn't there a small faction over there that enjoy blowing themselves and others up in order to make their point in their quest for power? So we leave. The Iraqis take over. This group wants to be in power (boom). We need a new minister, government building, etc. All of a sudden there is a shift in Iraqi policy. The moderates are all silent or dead. Also, we are going to le...

Well, I guess now is as good a time as any to start my ramblings. I am in good health, the family is well. My wife is getting over bing sick. Things are good locally; new construction on the main drag is done, my favorite coffee shop is open and accessible. Work is going well. I enjoy it very much. The setting for my story is coming along slowly. I have too many questions about God. Joan of Arcadia looks interesting. And the occupation is going ni...