POWER POLITICS

This appeared on the front page of my local paper today.

(AP) For days prior to the offensive, both the Baghdad division and the Republican Guard had been pounded by air strikes and artillery barrages. US officials said the bombardment reduced the strength of both divisions by more than 50%. (That means dead Iraqis right?)

"They're in serious trouble, and they remain in contact now with the most powerful force on Earth," said Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks of the remaining Iraqi units. ( Is that God or Bush?)

sigh of disbelief,

LA Stone