libertymaniac : Iraq

Blackwater: Now with Spooks for hire!

libertymaniac — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:55:00 GMT

A logical extension of the mercenary's primary enterprise. Now Blackwater employs for-hire spies. The story is by Dana Hedgpeth.

Jag Bombs over Baghdad! Liquor stores return to Baghdad

libertymaniac — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:11:00 GMT

The LA Times reports that liquor stores have returned to the war-torn town. As a purveyor of wines and spirits myself, I have to say that I tip my hat to those brave souls who are providing the valuable service. I'm not sure what Iraqi men & women drink, but I hope this is a sign that more secular forces are again rising to quench the demands of a thirsty public.

Judging by this quote of this Iraqi construction worker, some are already developing a demand for a Baghdad chapter of AA:

"The situation is now better than before -- I carry the alcohol in a black plastic bag and no one cares what I have in the plastic bag," the 47-year-old said. "I always drink, even at my work, at home at night, and even in the morning. I will never stop until the Judgment Day."

Dear Lord. I guess as the saying goes, "you can't drink all day if you don't start at breakfast."

More of the same from Iraq: $600 million Mega Bunker

libertymaniac — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:17:00 GMT

Good Lord. Check out this Vanity Fair article about the "$600 million massively fortified compound with 619 blast-resistant apartments and a food court fit for a shopping mall," paid for, of course, by you.