Meanwhile and Far Away, All Over Again
The United States is still leading the pack among the 120 so-called (and who knows how many not) democratic nations competing in this year's Olympic Games. For those keeping score, we have- 26 Gold medals (a gain of one since Tuesday)
- 54 Americans dead so far this month in Iraq (a gain of 7)
- 30 Silver medals (a gain of 2)
- August 2004 currently ranks as seventh most deadly month in Operation Infinite Profit (up one place)
- 23 Bronze medals (a gain of 4)
- Nearly 6700 Americans wounded thus far in Iraq
- 79 total medals (a gain of 7)
- 973 total Americans dead (a gain of 7)
It almost looks like some synchronized sport/war event, with the U.S. gaining seven in each column in the last two days. We've got three more days of events in Athens, and then the following day the Republican National Prayerfest and Orgy of Greed begins. Unlike Athens, I do not believe Madison Square Garden will have any Iraqis who despise us, which is sure to give the Republican Party some small comfort.
For my part, I'll be stocking up on caffeine to stay awake during four nights of stuffed talking heads.
A Siege of Herons
posted by A Siege of Herons @ 3:13:00 PM
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