Obsidian Tempest makes a good point in the ongoing National Daycare debate. He says, in effect, a childless couple like myself and my wife are helping to pay for childcare for anyone who happens to have kids, whether they can afford the daycare themselves or not. In turn, do you think fertility treatment is covered …
Richard Perle interview
A Daily Briefing on Iran has an interview with Richard Perle. He's no longer directly employed by the US Administration... but you can bet he knows what's going on, and he still has plenty of influence in the circles of power. Some choice quotes: The attitude in France and Germany today is reminiscent of their …
Iraq Marshlands returning
Some good news from Iraq. The fabled Iraqi Marshlands are returning. These are the places where many say the Garden of Eden and Great Flood are set. The Marshs were almost completely destroyed by damning, diking, irrigation and deliberate draining by Saddam Hussein when the Marsh Arabs revolted against him after the Gulf War. Since …