David, I think you've got it. However, he didn't compound his already untenable stance with words that would be sure to end in a lot of accelerated lead poisoning. Arafat really had no choice. I doubt very much that he means it.
That said, the Iraqis (including the car mechanic, aka "karma-chanic") don't know that when you find yourself in a hole, the first thing you do is stop digging.
Good show tonight (what I heard of it, shuttling two kids back from the Giants pre-season fest).
Thanks bootless. Don't miss tomorrow.