Tatoonie and Courascant: The Morning After

*note* this will probably be my last post from Washington DC, as my time here ends today and I will he headed home for the Christmas Holiday. However, as long as I have a computer and a online connection, "Truth and Justice" will remain.

Well it is Morning in Iraq after the historic third election in twelve months. Olie North provides yet another solid example of sucess in Iraq's elections with his Townhall column. In the closing he comments:

"if only the kind of optimism that is so abundant here in Iraq were more prevalent in Washington."

I think that this statement is really telling about the attitude of some here "at the center of the galaxy" Guys like Howard Dean, John Kerry, Nancy Pelosi, and Joe Murtha just don't seem to get it, and that's fine, but since that's the case, stay home and keep you mouth shut, because you're not helping. Like Thumper from Bambi learned, if you can't say something (positive) don't say anything at all.

Michelle Malkin has a good round up of things yesterday and be sure to check back with Pajama Media as they were making history yesterday alongside the Iraqi's - this country and their love for the democratic process and civic duty put us to SHAME. (84% turn out rate? That's incredible!)

Charles Krauthammer reminds us: "Lest you get carried away with today's good news from Iraq, consider what's happening next door in Iran. " Read the whole thing...

The Bridge to Nowhere is back, as the fight for fiscal responsibilty rages and it's not Ted Stevens this time, head over to Tapscott's Copy Desk and take a peek

In closing this entry, I want to recognize the staff that I've had the privledge and pleasure of working with the last few months in the Heritage "press shop" - Lester Romero, Andrew Blasko, Brian Phillips, Kris Bershers, Aerica Veazey, Jared Young, Jim Wiedman, Paul Gallagher, Coach McNicholl, Millie Germany, and last but not least, my two bosses, John Sieg and Mark Tapscott.

It's been a great time of learning and laughs with all of you. To Blasko, Lester, and Paul - keep the comics alive guys.