I've neglected to post about the surprise handover of power in Iraq. Not because I don't think it's an important event, I just haven't had the time to put the thoughts together. I think it was a brilliant move that shook up the insurgency and sent the right message. We have to watch what happens in the next year and see if the Iraqis can hold off the Iranians, smack down the insurgency, and set up an election that can allow the country to feel what democracy is. With a little luck and alot of prayer, it could and should happen. We shall see.