[Howlin]

For his troubles — his earnest intention of finding a peaceful solution

Did I miss something? When did he become an "agent" for the government?

[mewzilla]

When did he become an "agent" for the government?

Ours or Iraq's?

And what's with this author, anyway? She bucking for free tickets to the Oscars or something? Nice try, sweetie, but they dissed Gere this morning so you ain't even in the running. Nice try, though.