Maggie's Farm

Just a few notes and links. First, at the press conference it was observed that the Iraqi press cheered and clapped and the American press were silent.

Second, Dr Sanity looks at the "reality-based" reaction to the news: they are clearly not pleased.

Third, Nicholas Berg's dad is "sad" Zarquawi had to die. Blames Bush for the beheading of his son. Glad that isn't my Dad.

Fourth, a statement by Al Quaida:

"We want to give you the joyous news of the martyrdom of the mujahed sheik Abu Musab al-Zarqawi," said the statement, signed by "Abu Abdel- Rahman al-Iraqi," identified as the deputy "emir" or leader of al- Qaida in Iraq.

Hmmm. For once, I see things the same way as them.

And finally, as some good blogger noted (I forget who), no words of sadness yet from Michael Moore on the loss of another heroic Minuteman.