Iraq

Well today it looks like we've launched a campaign against Iraq for sure. We've dropped 40 cruise missles and several big bombs (I don't think they were those MOAB's, but big). I think they're going for a "scare the crap out of 'em with big stuff they can't possibly anticipate" attack. It's really a different world to be observing a "war" that you yourself do not have any stakes in. Back in the Gulf War, I had a (yes, he was a jerk but) boyfriend over there, and a "pen pal" I wrote to as well. This one, Andrew really has a miniscule chance of going there. I do possibly know people who are there-- basically, it's possible that folks who were in Andrew's squadron long ago are there. But most likely, they are in planes which will fly over and aren't even offensive planes, so I don't think that Iraq has much chance doing any damage to them. I suppose it's possible, but I think the most likely damage they can inflict is through terrorist acts-- dropping a chem bomb on Israel, or something. In their minds, this attack by us is directly motivated by Israel.

So, that's the news, which I feel strangely glib about. I guess with all the preparation over the last months, I am just glad it's finally happening and can get over!


Anyway, as with an "historic" event, it will be interesting to say the least to see what happens.