Attention Males Aged 18-to-26

Remember: Canada is to the north. We here at Punch and Jude know geography isn't a strong point for a lot of people, so we provide this helpful reminder.

A draft? Geez. I heard that they're digging down in hell, just to make it deep enough for the Bush crew when they arrive.

Also, Richard Perle is crazy. I mean, what sort of evidence would it take to change his mind?

"Richard Perle, a former White House adviser who currently serves as a fellow at a conservative think tank, advised against adding troops or extending the date of handover of Iraqi sovereignty beyond the currently-set June 30 date.

"'It is essential that we not delay the handover of sovereignty set for the end of June, even if there is continuing violence by those who know they have no place in a decent, democratic Iraq,' he said."

What the hell is this man babbling about? Yet he continues:

"'A large UN contingent in Iraq ... would do more harm than good,' Perle said.

"'It would discourage the assumption of sovereignty by Iraqis themselves. It would drain resources urgently needed for the development of Iraq's economy,' Perle said."

Welcome to Cloudcuckooland. Population: Richard Perle.
Does a large US contingent in Iraq similarly do more harm than good? Does that discourage the assumption of sovereignty? Good lord, how is it even possible to do more harm in Iraq, short of compelling everyone to engage in wrestling matches in crocodile pits?

I've gotta stop reading this kind of crap.