BAGHDAD (Bonkers) - Iraqi anger and resentment at Washington quickly faded into joy after the arrest of Saddam Hussein, as news spread that the bloodshed, shortages and soaring prices of life under U.S. occupation had, in fact, not existed since May.
"It was all in the news", said Ali Hussein, 29, a stationery shop owner who said he was still dizzy with joy.
"Every day we read the paper, the articles from Reuters," said Ali, "and all we read about is death, failure and shortages. But look around you. No fighting. There are no shortages. Shops are full of food. Our children are back in school. All of the bad news was a lie, a terrible lie."
"Also what is this quagmire?" continued Ali. "I keep reading about quagmire. Is this good? Please ask Reuters man where is my quagmire he promised us!".
Reuters correspondent Joseph Logan could not be reached for comment.