Morale is slipping in Iraq. Fighters are growing doubtful of success. A comprehensive strategy for winning the conflict is nonexistent.

Is this an assessment of the U.S. military? No, it is an assessment about the insurgents who oppose the elected Iraqi government.

And…

From comments made by al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and others, we know the terrorists believe America will give up as it did in Vietnam, Lebanon and Mogadishu when a majority ceases to support an operation. This is the main strategy of the terrorists. The documents not only underscore that strategy, they reveal the terrorists' frustration in their inability to make it work beyond an occasional car bombing, attack on a police station or civilian gathering.

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Good idea for a contest, too.

IMAO: Frank Advice to Skyrocket Bush's Approval Ratings

The British Dental Association has reported there is a dentist shortage in England. That's hard to believe.

There's really a British Dental Association?

This wasn't taking up much room on my wife's plate…

When I suggested it seemed a little meager, I was told they weigh it - "it has to weigh point one eight." I assume that means pounds, which is less than 3 ounces. My lovely wife said it sounded like she has to say that a lot, so I guess they've had other complaints.

When I order a three-piece chicken strip dinner at KFC, and one of the pieces is small, they add a fourth piece.

I don't think catfish is that expensive. I know it would have looked better to have added another piece.

Yippee!

Michelle Malkin: UNHINGED TEACHER FIRED