The Laughing Wolf

An Early Transfer Of Power

In a move designed to thwart terrorists on several levels, the CPA this morning turned over power to the new interim Iraqi government. The new government is being sworn in, Paul Bremer has left Iraq, and there are reports the new government will indict Saddam this week. This is a most interesting development, and one to be watched.

LW

UPDATE: The more I am watching this, the more I am thinking that it may be yet another master stroke. GW has a habit of confounding his enemies, and it is clear that this move has confounded his enemies, foreign and domestic, and confounded the enemies of the new Iraq, both foreign and domestic. This has turned a lot of NATO and EU politics on its head, given Tony Blair a boost, and stands to do more. It is interesting to watch/listen to the reaction, some of which is "but he did what we asked him to do, THATS NOT FAIR!" It will be fun to watch the medium- to long-term results as well.

On that note, I want to extend all good wishes to the new Government of Iraq and most of all to the Iraqi people. The road ahead may not be easy, but what happens now is up to you. May the light shine on you, guide you, and may the gift of Freedom be yours and your children's in the years ahead. May the gift of peace follow, and the blessings of prosperity as well.