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Interesting read.

I think we can expect the Americans to pull the leash a little considering how Israel's posturing is already affecting a tottering world economy

Dude, ease up. I've always thought you were broadcasting from over there. It's just the impression I got. Am I the only one around here that thought that? If so, then I missed your memo.

Oh sorry, I thought you were "in the shit".

Yeah, your little roll-eyes emoticon guy provides all the rebuttal necessary. Don't sweat it. Just curious, how do you manage to spend so much time reading and spraying and saving the Republic from 9 to 5? I mean what time is it over there now?

Blah blah cut and run blah. Any gains we're seeing have less to do with the successes of the US occupation and more to do with the inevitable winding down from its failures. Namely the ethnic cleansing of previously heterogeneous areas, the incorporation of militants into power-sharing agreements, and the cooperation with Iran. Most of this has come in spite of US leadership, Iraqis cite US troop presence as a source of instability rather than the other way round, all at an eventual cost of 3 Trillion. Not exactly the victory you'd have us believe we're on the cusp of, not exactly cheap, and not exactly worth another 3, 5 or 10 years.

Holding politicians accountable = blame game.

From a capitalist market standpoint, the best thing for Mariners fans would be an MLB team in Portland. Split the fan base and make the M's front office compete for fans by putting a competitive club on the field. The number of "fans" showing up at Safeco watch these assclowns is pathetic and counter-productive. Half of those are only there for the mid-inning speedboat chase. Ugh.

"We" must be winning, 'cause nothin' says victory to me like US no-bid contracts for Iraqi oil!

This trend has played an important role with regard to the historical development of militant Islam. Nothing seems to radicalize people faster than being tortured, just ask John McCain. Some background on the topic can be found in this excellent film series.

If the Cubs win the World Series, I will never post on CC.com again.

How might Obama get out of Iraq?

Who me?

Don't forget me!

I would expect nothing less from the likes of Merkel, Sarkozy, Berlusconi, Prince William, etc. I think the "festivities" were probably marked by a mixture of boredom and embarrassment, empty formalities and weary platitudes falling like dried turds into crystal cocktail glasses. Likely followed by a profound relief that their careers will no longer be tied to this walking catastrophe/imbecile.

America's Medicated Army

I wonder if he'll keep the towels as well. What a twat.

2. No tolerance for questions or critical inquiry. 9. The group/leader is always right. 10. The group/leader is the exclusive means of knowing "truth" or receiving validation, no other process of discovery is really acceptable or credible.

Excuse me sir? He said bitch, not witch.

6. Former members often relate the same stories of abuse and reflect a similar pattern of grievances. 7. There are records, books, news articles, or television programs that document the abuses of the group/leader.

Could we make it a concentration-camp-cage-match? Then she may decide to throw the book at her: