...on a Blast From The Past

WASHINGTON - The White House said Thursday it was investigating whether Iran's new president played a role in seizing the American Embassy and holding 52 U.S. captives a quarter century ago. President Bush said the allegation by former hostages "raises many questions."

-Associated Press, June 30.

Oh yes. Many questions indeed.

Like why did the Shrub help this guy get elected?

Here's another question. Is the CIA completely fucking worthless? Am I to believe that we didn't have some kind of file on the next president of Iran? That only NOW are we aware of his involvement in the Iranian Hostage Crisis?

It could be that we did know, and tried to sweep it under the table. Iran will be a nuclear power soon and we need to stay on their good side considering the ongoing debacle in Iraq. Best not to mention any past unpleasantness and make a fresh start of things.

But as logical as that sounds, I can't believe the current clowns running the country are that smart. These are the chuckleheads who think sending Bolton to the U.N. is a wise diplomatic move.

So, I'm left to believe that the United States government didn't know the basic history of the man who will be leading a member of the Axis Of Evil. Though I guess that's the Axis Of Evil Lite ("Now With A THIRD Less Evil!") since we invaded Iraq.

I wish somebody would try to launch another solar sail. I desperately need some news that doesn't make me want to shop for mountain cabins that will have a good view of civilization's collapse.