[Allegra]

She is expected to dipise GW and everthing he does.

Does anyone have anything relevant to throw in here?

OK. It's spelled "despise."

Relevant enough for you?

[4woodenboats]

Allegra, a friend of mine was in Iraq for a few months on business over a year - maybe closer to 2 ago. I don't remember where he was, but he seemed to think that about 2/3 of the country was peaceful enough to go out to dinner, walk to work, etc.

How would you characterize things there now? (I know that's a big question, but I'd be happy with a short answer)

The ONLY reports we get are the hot spots, I'm just wondering if it's general widespread open season on anyone American or the wrong flavor muzzie, or if most of the conflict is centered in one or a few concentrated areas.