[homemom]

They just showed a clip of Kerry saying that the election wasn't really the test; the real test was if the Pres. would kiss his and all the otehr Dim's bottoms from now on . . . well, he didn't say the last part but he did say the electin wasn't the real test. Jerk. He's gonna look even more foolish than he did before!

[snugs]

Our Commander in Basra has just confirmed live on Sky that the security operation in Basra for the elections today was in fact Iraqi Police controlled with the British Troops backing them up. This is the news that we all want to hear not only hear but see proof of which there was plenty in Basra today.

The Commander also confirmed that the atmosphere in Basra was a carnival atmosphere with families turning out celebrating in the streets.

We certainly have a lot to be thankful for today.

Still no word on the Hercules crash except that Tony Blair has confirmed British deaths and that an investigation is underway but not further details until families of those who have been killed are advised.