Drudge reporting that Hillary has collapsed

I’m certainly no Hillary fan but I hope she’s ok.
Just as I was typing this, Drudge posted this link on his site to the story itself.

They have voted in Iraq

And it looks like the voter turnout was 72%.
It was predicted that as many as 250 attacks would occur in Iraq on election day. So far, 9 homicide bombings happened, with at least 31 dead. Tragic, yes, but not on the scale we were hearing and thinking would happen.

Photo courtesy of Reuters
Here [...]

Thirty Marines and a Sailor dead

This is a must read.
Can’t add much more to it outside of an “amen.”

Reminder re: comments section

Hi all,
Just a reminder that I have the comments on moderation here for the time being. Still having spam issues I promise to be on top of approving any comments that come through here to my email. I’m usually pretty quick about it. I may turn moderation on and off in [...]

“Stay on your back where you belong”

(I posted this at my personal blog today but also wanted to re-post here for those who don’t visit coZmic blonde. I know it’s not political but things here don’t always have to be political
Women: What would your initial thoughts be if you received something like this in your email:
You’ve got to [...]

Southern Iraq and the elections

They are ready and excited.

Anti-war Dems gear up for big speeches

Prepare for more blathering from Byrd and Co.
Nine hours have been set aside Tuesday for debate, divided equally between Democrats and Republicans. On Wednesday, a brief series of statements is expected — and then the vote to put her in charge of U.S. diplomacy.
“We are talking about the safety and security of this country, [...]

Prepare for the media pile-on

Iraqi forces accused of torturing detainees

Inauguration: Too Much During Wartime?

Do you agree with the criticism that the inaugural celebrations this year were too much considering the events that have taken place the last couple of years? I think it’s overblown and little more than sour grapes.

Baghdad Jim, the “star” of star of ‘Fahrenheit 9/11′

Happy Friday! I know present you with an article that is sure to make you chuckle:
As Republican faithful toasted the second term of President Bush last night, about 100 liberals gathered in a Washington, D.C., hotel to commiserate on what felt like their bleakest hour.
It was the anti-gala gala, an inaugural party hosted by [...]