Iraq is Back

Courtesy of Republican Howard Kaloogian's recent experience in Iraq where he announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives (district 50): Iraq is back on track. Look at how normal the streets of Baghdad are after nearly three years of U.S. occupation (see bucolic street scene above).

Incidently, Kaloogian made his announcement for the district 50 seat on the road between Bagdad and Kuwait City while being escorted by a U.S. military convoy. And for those of you who don't know, district 50 was recently vacated by convicted felon Randy "Duke" Cunningham, ex-Marine, and author of the imfamous "bribery menu." Kaloogian was also recently rebuffed by fellow California conservative Tom McClintock for including a false statement on his "Kaloogian for Congress" website that inferred an endorsement from McClintock. Too bad Howie forgot to check with McClintock, as McClintock is not endorsing any candidate given his close affiliation with other Republican candidates in the race.

I guess Kaloogian would be perfect for district 50--he's already lying to his constituency; something the "Duke-Stir" did very well.