Of War and Peace

Quite a lot happened today while I was busy doing nothing.

There's the explosion in Kabul.

Strange eh? This is a country apparently rid of terrorist elements. Liberated. At least Iraq still has a huge contingent of US troops watching its back. Poor Afghanistan. With the UK and US both stretched in Iraq, and the French staunchly anti-action, its cries for foreign help are likely to fall on deaf ears again. I hope I'm wrong.

There's Greg Dyke's bitterness.

Well, anti-war supporters will be rallying to his side. Look at their behaviour thus far. Accuse the government of "sexing up" documents. Demand an inquiry into this issue. Hype up the fact that the government is sure to fall. Disappointed when inquiry clears government. Immediately denounce inquiry as whitewash, questioning the integrity of inquiry team. Second inquiry launched. Repeat of previous inquiry. Anti-war supporters convinced of conspiracy despite lack of any evidence to their claims. Shows how irrational people can choose to be.

There's the French hostage crisis.

Hmm. Now I certainly didn't think this would happen. They have publicly and stubbornly opposed the war in Iraq. Goes to show that terrorists don't really care. They just want to blow things up and kill people. Become a martyr to sleep with 700 virgins in heaven and all that. Religion. Go figure. Still, I'm pretty sure the journalists will be spared. The Muslim leaders in France have told the hostage takers to stick their noses elsewhere.

Other than that, covered professional ethics today. Still having trouble remembering. At least I've done my first run through all my preparatory material. Will attempt reinforcement learning over the coming week.

Full time employment in 8 days. Excitement building. I imagine this excitement will quickly peter out once I realize how dull working life is... Until then, I'll remain optimistic and naive!