Posthuman Blues

Two Years Later, Iraq War Drains Military

"The unexpectedly heavy demands of sustained ground combat are depleting military manpower and gear faster than they can be fully replenished. Shortfalls in recruiting and backlogs in needed equipment are taking a toll, and growing numbers of units have been broken apart or taxed by repeated deployments, particularly in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve."

What I find truly fascinating is that the guys on right-wing radio shows think the Iraq situation is a resounding success. There's even this psychopathic "new math" they repeatedly use to "prove" that not only is "Operation Iraqi Freedom" a success, but one of the most triumphant operations in the history of modern warfare.

And you can tell who's taking these lessons to heart; they typically have cute little "W" stickers on their windshields.