The Buzz on the Firings:

So what's the big deal about firing six U. S. attorneys? Heck fire, they're political appointees. The politician who appoints 'em ought to have the right to fire 'em, right?

Nobody's denying that. But when six are fired just before an election, and when during the previous twenty-five years only five have ever been fired, bells start to go off.

Prognosis for Iraq: U. S. pulls out. The country enters a state of civil war. A new dictator much like the last one comes to power, either placed there by the Saudiis/Americans/Israelis or the Iranians. The biggest losers? Probably the Kurds.

Nothing's new under the sun.