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Posted on entry John Quiggin ::: May 08, 2003, 01:03 AM:
Ooops...sorry, I know you don't like hearing good news...

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. Customs agents, working with military and museum experts at the National Museum in Baghdad, have recovered nearly 40,000 manuscripts and about 700 artifacts, government officials announced in Washington Wednesday, leaving perhaps only a few dozen key pieces missing.

The museum was looted after the city fell to U.S.-led forces last month, but there has been disagreement since then about how many and what kinds of items were taken. U.S. officials believe some valuable pieces were taken by professional thieves.

Agents of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs (ICE) said that so far they have photos and documentation to confirm only 38 items from the museum are still missing.
Posted on entry Neil Gaiman ::: March 17, 2003, 06:31 PM:
Umm... I knew some sap would bring up the digital clock. Do you also have a problem with "the early bird get's the worm? After all, not all birds eat worms." So you also believe that the US standing up to communists didn't lead to their downfall? Okay Skippy, whatever. As for admitting when you've made a mistake, at least Robert McNamara admitted they made a horrible mistake in Viet Nam. The list of Leftiesae who have apologized for supporting Russia, China, Khmer Rouge, etc. is a very short list.
Posted on entry Neil Gaiman ::: March 17, 2003, 04:05 PM:
It's funny, but I don't have much confidence we will see ANY MEA CULPA if this turns out well for everyone but Saddam. I seem to remember a huge hue and cry in Europe over the strategic missiles Nato based there to offset the same done by the USSR. Soon the USSR ceased to exist. Anyone remember them saying, "Ooops, we really blew that one". And on the liberation of Kuwait? Many Leftiesae sent up a keening squeal that it was the end of the world. Anyone remember that? It really is beginning to look like the Anti-Warae movement just got lucky on the opposition to the Viet Nam war. Finally found a war that made no sense. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. If recent history has taught us anything, it's that the Leftae is intent on making itself evermore irrelevant. We may have room here now for an honest to god third party here soon.
Posted on entry Neil Gaiman ::: March 17, 2003, 02:21 PM:
I can't believe you are all getting your undies in a bunch because of the stupidity of "freedom fries". Is it because you want to ignore the people who are voting with their pocketbooks and choosing Australian and California wines, taking a vacation in Mexico, and buying American cars? There will be a reckoning for France and Germany, and it won't be funny. Yes, you are free to have and state your opinion, but that does not mean there will not be consequences.

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