It’s Friday, 13th. You’re invited to add your nuggs as in ‘nuggets’ and or ‘nugatory’ – Here’s my list of the week.
In JD style Denial
Bush’s on first
Iraq: playing his last cards.. and without a full deck
” President Bush said he still believed victory in Iraq was possible
“Those who believe that the battle in Iraq is lost will likely point to the unsatisfactory performance on some of the political benchmarks,” he said.[.]
But in Iraq as in the US there is a sense that Washington is playing its last cards. “I assume the US is going to start pulling out because 70 per cent of Americans and Congress want the troops to come home,” Mahmoud Othman, a veteran Iraqi politician, said. “The Americans are defeated. They haven’t achieved any of their aims. “
And btw,
Where is the War Czar, seen or heard of him lately? Remind me again, what’s his name?
When all else fails
Roll out fear-monger Chertoff
He has a gut feeling. Al Qaeda is coming. Al Qaeda is coming stronger than before.
It must be contagious, takes a special skill set.
On the Anniversary, Olmert Claims Lebanon War Was a Success.. “We had in this war great achievements,” Olmert said.
It’s the money that’ll do you in. Always the money.
The long campaign takes its toll…
Huffpost notes “$23 million gone”
and TPM asks, “IS he finished?”
Senator McCain is reported to have $2 million dollar in the bank. On the other side of his ledger is $1.75 million in debt.
and in ’08, the New Age economy will come to haunt…
Elephants on the loose…. in real time
“Hi 911..we found some elephants – Susie, Bunny and Minnie”….And, Will someone please tell Mr. Morris we have elephants in DC, all in dire need of hosing down.
And of hosing… did you miss this?
..let’s leave it there.
Enjoy your weekend.