A suggestion for security in Iraq

So now we know that various Iraqis work in the US compounds where our military is stationed. We know that they wrap explosives around their bodies and once inside detonate them killing military personnel and others. Here is my suggestion on how to solve the situation easily.
Take the hint from the Diamond Mines in Africa. When a worker comes on duty he is required to change his clothing and put on another one supplied by the company. This requires them to strip down to their underwear thereby exposing any countermand they may be hiding on their bodies. In the case of Iraq, any explosives that may be strapped on to their bodies or anything else they may be hiding on their person.
Another possibility is the use of full body x-rays to reveal other contraband hidden inside the body. This may be costly but would eliminate all possible dangers.

Second Suggestion

Why not use civilian War Gamers to help plan strategy to fight the war in Iraq? I am sure that there are many very willing and knowledgeable people here in the USA who would jump at the chance to help. I'm not talking about computer gamers but the board gamers and the like out there who play war games and pit their knowledge of past wars against each other with miniature armies on mock ups of the terrain of actual battles. I really hope that you are taking this into consideration as this may be a source of strategy untapped by the armed forces strategists.

No Shit Sherlock

On December 6th a classified cable from the Central Intelligence Agency indicated that the situation in Iraq was deteriorating. How insightful. And just how long did it take you guys to figure that one out? A year? Now this is a prime example of the incompetence of Shrubs leadership. Not only is he incompetent, so are those in his administration under him.
I said it once a long time ago, and I'll say it again. The War in Iraq is like the war in Afghanistan. The former Soviet Union discovered that fact and got out while the getting was good and cut their losses, now it is our turn to high tail it and cut our losses too. Don't count on it though. Our pig headed Dumbo of a president hasn't gotten the message yet. Will he ever?
Mr President we are fighting a war whose borders are impossible to close, where insurgents are crossing the border supplying guns and munitions to the those fighting against us. It is like bailing out a sinking ship with a pail full of holes. It is a losing battle and the sooner we realize that the better. There are some battles that are unwinable. Obviously he never saw the movie War Games with Mathew Broadrick.

How about a nice game of chess?

Here is the link if you are interested in the New sYork Times 2 C.I.A. Reports Offer Warnings on Iraq's Path

Its about time

I love it, I just love it. I just found an article in todays Washington Post about Advocacy groups using the media to get their views across. What a wonderful idea! Bravo. They are using newspapers and radio and tv to get their points across.
In order to read the link here Washington Post Advocacy Groups
You may have to sign onto the Posts website. Don't worry its free.
What some groups are doing is buying newspapers to use to get their point across. The catch is that they are not showing just who owns the paper. Just as NBC doesn't advertise that General Electric is its owner or that Disney owns ABC.
Other groups are producing TV dramas to get their point across to the general public. Personally I think that this is good because national syndicated media will not allow these points of view to be broadcast or printed. It is my strong feeling that we need to know the real truth and if this is the way we can get it out, all the better. I wish all the organizations the best of luck in their indevors.

Ain't that the truth?