Obama Ahkbar

The civil war in Iraq has resumed with growing virulence. We know who to thank -- the anniversary will bear his name -- Barack Obama. The day he withdrew American troops will always be remembered by the families of the dead, and those who wish they were dead, having been conquered by the religious sect they abhor. Perhaps it will be called Obama's Betrayal Day.

Whether you believe we should have gone into Iraq or not, I think you will have to agree it was wrong to leave at this time. The question is: Was it a mistake or a calculated liberal plot to try to fault their political opponents? You know, some nonsense like, "President Bush sent us in/ so the civil war can be blamed on him." That sounds like the off-key theme song of Betrayal Day.

SPEAKING OF ANNIVERSARIES: Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, the self-proclaimed son of God, whose actions never put the lie to that assertion. We would be well advised to emulate Him.

Chances are December 25th is an approximation; it could have been almost any day that year, whichever one that was. Therefore, whether this greeting is early or late. . . Merry Christmas.

(See you on Boxing Day.)