The Shock and Awe appears to have begun. The cruise missles are destroying government buildings in Baghdad. The bank of the Tigris is on fire. The main Presidential building is gone. B-52s are underway, along with the rest of the air power in the area. This is going to remembered.

It may be restrained somewhat due to negotiations with top Republican Guard officials, but I think that the shock and awe is not meant for Iraqis alone. I hope that we don't pull any punches, because I would like the Syrians, Iranians, Saudis, al Qaeda and the rest to see what was stirred up on 9/11/2001. Will they still celebrate the fall of the WTC after this?