Making love, not war in Taqtaq

Posted on April 10, 2003 by Christopher Allbritton

TAQTAQ, Iraqi Kurdistan — There is no fighting in Kirkuk tonight. But we still got more than we bargained for. The evening began with word from Sabah, my translator, that the push for Kirkuk was underway. J. and I, along with his new buddies Rex, Juan Carlos and Jason, were ready to go, especially after …

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Saddam defeats … well, no one, really.

Posted on October 16, 2002 by Christopher Allbritton

Saddam won the ballot Tuesday with 100 percent of the vote, increasing his support in Iraq by 0.04 percent in seven years.

Not so fast, Mr. President

Posted on October 10, 2002 by Christopher Allbritton

There is a time when politicians should be applauded. This is one of those times.