Saddam was caught, wasn't he? It's nice to see things going right in Iraq for a change. Last week's show was so full of bad news from there that I think I talked about Iraq for almost an hour. The only problem I see coming from this bit of news are two things: 1. Bush is gloating and 2. They're saying now that finding the WMD will be easy because they're assuming he'll tell them where they are.
Well... we already know he's "not cooperating" in handing over information about WMD. In fact, sources have heard him say that the WMD were just something the US invented to go to war and steal Iraq's oil and that he remains steadfast on that point. And as far as the Shrub's comments go: Yes, Iraqi's no longer have to fear Saddam's rule. But you didn't say anything about the next regime you put in power and give weapons and money to. It hasn't happened yet, and already most Iraqis fear it.
I'm also afraid that this may boost his approval rating. We can't let that happen. No matter. In two or three months, when people realized Saddam's capture had no affect on the subversive attacks they'll start crying foul again.
-- Digression --
I recently went to a comedy club. First of all... the cover charge was $18. Luckily I had free tickets, but a lot of people didn't. Additionally, there's a two drink minimum. The cheapest drink at this place was $3.50 for domestic bottled beer. The drink menus are confusing and non-specific, and you end up ordering what you thought was a $5 mixed drink, but ends up costing $7.50. I don't think anybody walks out of there without spending at least $20 each, $40 if you count cover.
Anyhow, I brought this up because one of the (awful) comedians brought up France. This comic was very middle of the road... so rather than make fun of France for good reasons (like inventing words to avoid anglicizing their language) he chose the one that all mediocre comics go for: The French are Cowards.
I hate this. First of all, France was not a combatant in the war for very long. Germany engaged France on May 12th, 1940. France signed an Armistice with Germany on June 22nd, 1940. Barely a month and a half. What most of us don't know is that France had over 200,000 military deaths and almost half a million civilian deaths. That's a lot for a month and a half.
Consider this. You're a French general. Your enemy has the fastest tanks in europe, planes, trucks, motorcycles, lots of heavy artillery, machine guns, well trained and very loyal troops, and an almost religious fanaticism. Your own troops only have bolt action rifles, some artillery, and if they aren't walking they're on horseback.
Would you surrender? Almost definitely after one and a half months of fighting an army that outnumbers you and is two full military generations ahead of you.
Let's stop picking on the French. They put up a damn good fight while they could.
-scott
Well... we already know he's "not cooperating" in handing over information about WMD. In fact, sources have heard him say that the WMD were just something the US invented to go to war and steal Iraq's oil and that he remains steadfast on that point. And as far as the Shrub's comments go: Yes, Iraqi's no longer have to fear Saddam's rule. But you didn't say anything about the next regime you put in power and give weapons and money to. It hasn't happened yet, and already most Iraqis fear it.
I'm also afraid that this may boost his approval rating. We can't let that happen. No matter. In two or three months, when people realized Saddam's capture had no affect on the subversive attacks they'll start crying foul again.
-- Digression --
I recently went to a comedy club. First of all... the cover charge was $18. Luckily I had free tickets, but a lot of people didn't. Additionally, there's a two drink minimum. The cheapest drink at this place was $3.50 for domestic bottled beer. The drink menus are confusing and non-specific, and you end up ordering what you thought was a $5 mixed drink, but ends up costing $7.50. I don't think anybody walks out of there without spending at least $20 each, $40 if you count cover.
Anyhow, I brought this up because one of the (awful) comedians brought up France. This comic was very middle of the road... so rather than make fun of France for good reasons (like inventing words to avoid anglicizing their language) he chose the one that all mediocre comics go for: The French are Cowards.
I hate this. First of all, France was not a combatant in the war for very long. Germany engaged France on May 12th, 1940. France signed an Armistice with Germany on June 22nd, 1940. Barely a month and a half. What most of us don't know is that France had over 200,000 military deaths and almost half a million civilian deaths. That's a lot for a month and a half.
Consider this. You're a French general. Your enemy has the fastest tanks in europe, planes, trucks, motorcycles, lots of heavy artillery, machine guns, well trained and very loyal troops, and an almost religious fanaticism. Your own troops only have bolt action rifles, some artillery, and if they aren't walking they're on horseback.
Would you surrender? Almost definitely after one and a half months of fighting an army that outnumbers you and is two full military generations ahead of you.
Let's stop picking on the French. They put up a damn good fight while they could.
-scott
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