Harry Krause wrote in message ...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House began clearing the way for U.S.
arms sales to Iraq's interim government on Wednesday with a presidential
directive that officials said moved Baghdad toward official status as a
friendly government.
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Deja vu, all over again...

Lovely....they put a loose cannon in charge, one that is ALREADY
starting to act like Saddam, then arm him. Jeez, that kinda reminds me
of the picture of Rummy glad-handing Saddam....