More Deadly Stuff in Iraq

Perhaps as many as 100 people - at least, those counted, have been killed or injured in attacks there today in what is becoming a far more deadly "post election" period (not that the runup to elections was any too wonderful either). Among the dead is a Japanese hostage killed by his captors.

Did you know the going price for a "secure ride" between downtown Baghdad and the airport, a journey of about 5-6 miles, is now nearly $40,000? Many people, of course, don't make it alive even with this security detail.

Thank you, Mr. Bush!