Looking over some older postings I called that Iran would be next on the hit list. They still have oil?

Front page LA Times. The saber rattling towards Iran is picking up steam and we're running war exercises in the Formosa Straits. Amazing that for a country that preaches Peace, in our 200 years we've had so few periods where we weren't in a war, even more so now. A long while ago I recommended Addicted To War. Get a copy. If you don't want to send them money check your local library. It's kind of like "Fahrenheit 911", you may disagree with some of it yet it bares a truth that is hard to deny overall.

And in the meantime just read the paper and watch how Bush is in a constant state of denial over his illegal actions while he blunders and plunders ahead, firmly stuck in his beliefs, solidly avoiding facts and reality.

On the news last night they mentioned that Iraq may have been trolling for nuclear materials. Gosh, Bush might have gotten one right. But there's a big difference for shopping for nuclear materials and having a nuclear missile poised asnd ready for launch. Bush got us into Iraq by sounding alarms, that Iraq was ready to launch right now. If shopping for nuclear material is enough of a threat then there's plenty of other countries who should then be eyeballed for invasion. What scares me is that Bush may be doing precisely that. It's not "Peace Through War" - never was - it's "Profits Through War". And a parent should never have to measure out their kids for coffins to satisfy someone else's gluttony for power and wealth.

Divac Back to Lakers
Get rid of a 32-year old all-star for a 36-year old flop artist. Looks like the Lakers are simply scrambling for big bodies to fill the center gap (particularly when they face Miami). But - hey - we have Kobe to single-handedly lead us to the promised land.

"Payton brings the ball past midcourt...he passes to Kobe. 15 on the clock. Kobe drives left, double-teamed. Malone is open under the basket. Kobe drives right, still double teamed, now triple-teamed. 8 on the clock. Odom is open. Malone is open. Kobe can't pass. They have him pressed towards half-court. 2 seconds left. Kobe launches a prayer...and it misses the backbaord." He will be like Iverson, jacking up a couple hundred shots per game, making a low percentage, and scoring 40 points. How exciting. He'll get the scoring title. Wowee!