interesting NY Times story (unbiased, even!)

[Fairweather]

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/06/international/middleeast/06KHOM.html

 

I find this story incredible. While still a long-shot, there may yet be hope for the region. Is this a small sign of the democratic "chain reaction" that most hope for?

[lummox]

bout as likely as monkeys flying out my butt.