Iraq has become especially bloody again in recent days, undercutting the oft-proclaimed assertion that the December elections would bring some stability to the country. It seems that with the passage of every key date the Administration identifies as a benchmark for progress in the transition to a Western-style Iraqi democracy, the violence escalates to horrifying levels after a brief lull. I don’t think any one particular individual or group is in control of events on the ground anymore. The whole country is careening towards a future shrouded in grim uncertainty and the only thing anyone can do is hold on tight. And the conflict seems to be weighing more heavily on the minds of Americans. How else do you explain the decidedly weird sight of the normally uber-ironic David Letterman verbally sparring with Supreme Defender of the Christmas Spirit, Bill O’Reilly?
I did see that episode of letterman… and I was really surpised to see that they would even book him as a guest. Dave did a great job with that big talking head.