Don't put your tongue in a socket. The taste of power is too refined for you.

 
It's vacation time, so I probably won't be posting again until the week of September 9.

In the meantime, there are some interesting articles on Debka.com right now, all worth a read.
posted by David at 1:58 PM

 

*** War

According to Debka.com's August 10 article, we are currently at war with Iraq. American and Turkish forces are allegedly operating in Northern Iraq, and at least one important battle has already taken place. They also say that Bush's statements to the effect that no decision has been made on attacking Iraq are disinformation.
posted by David at 8:17 PM

 

* Entertainment

Before you buy the Lord of the Rings DVD, read this article. There are multiple versions coming out at different times, and the version with 30 extra minutes of footage isn't coming out until November. I'm waiting.
posted by David at 10:10 AM

 

** Military/Politics

Salon has a great article about the relationship between the military and its civilian leaders. Turns out the military was happier under the Clinton administration! (Unfortunately it's premium content -- subscriber only).
posted by David at 1:15 PM

 
Sorry for the lack of stories, but it's been a sloooow news week. Howard Kurtz did point out this funny story, however. I quote, "Calling someone Monica Lewinsky may be "highly offensive," but it's not necessarily sexual harassment, a federal judge has found."
posted by David at 10:00 AM

 

** Middle East

Debka.com's August 5 article follows up their previous article regarding currently ongoing US operations in Iraq. Apparently US army engineers are building airstrips in Kurdish areas that can be used by American and Turkish forces.
posted by David at 9:39 AM

 

*** Middle East

Debka.com's two articles dated August 3 are must-reads. In the first article, they state that American special forces operations are going on right now in Iraq. The second article discusses plans regarding the possible economic future post-Saddam and post-Arafat.
posted by David at 6:59 PM