Kuwaiti investors descend on now-Westernized Iraqi capital market. When that link rots, the full article (registration required) can be used.

In other colonial news, Salam Pax has returned, offering a fascinating glimpse into the country my tax dollars recently wounded & sold. Does there remain any doubt what a special moment we occupy in communications-media history?

On the other hand, it is increasingly clear that the government has corrupt motives or pseudo-motives in pursuing the recent war. With a nod to Oliver Stone, I'd like to take this opportunity to brand VP Dick Cheney a "co-conspirator after the fact."