FYI

You may have noticed the posting has been very light for the last week. This has not been for want of things to say - how could it be given John Simpson's on-going campaign to sow defeatism amidst the clear victory represented by the recent Iraqi elections, and Newsnights farcical Allies on trial stunt? No, the time of year and other obligations have regrettably gotten in the way. Expect the light posting to continue through Christmas, and TAE will hopefully pick up the slack before the New Year starts. Keep checking in, though.

BTW, isn't it just great the way that UK tax payers have to shell out compensation to victims of the BBC's lack of journalistic scruples? (Hat tip to TAE reader Qaz)