The stock market is up,

The stock market is up, the war in Iraq is up, the economy is up, President Bush’s ratings are up, morale in the armed forces is up, and still, the rest of the world loathes us. The real air war has begun, with psy-ops on radio, television, and the Web being carefully broadcast both here and abroad. It’s very hard to get a clear picture of the entire situation in Iraq but here’s hoping it’s all over by, say, tonight.