Iraq & chess: scratch-marks

Here’s an interesting and worthwhile interview with journalist Nir Rosen on Iraq. It puts forth the idea that Iraq as a country does not exist any more in any practical terms, other than as a flag. He’s being interviewed by Amy Goodman, who has done excellent progressive work for a long time.

Interview transcript available here: www.democracynow.org

Today is chess day at Kellys. Yay! We’re up to six-eight people each time, and even though I haven’t won, it’s great fun. One week ago a new player showed up and managed to cinch the win by only loosing to the second place player and tie with me:

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11 year old brat Elliot kicked our asses. While we were drinking beer he was eating a icesickle. It was awesome.

And on an unrelated note, I have scratchmarks! I’m a man!

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