The Washington Post has a piece describing the overwhelming support for a multilateral approach to the war in Iraq, even in traditionally hawkish districts.It includes a priceless exchange between two retired engineers, both World War II veterans, and their Representative Michael N. Castle (R-Delaware):
“You’re doing a good job but don’t vote for war,” DiMarra told Castle without any prodding from the congressman.
“No, vote for war. We’ve got to eliminate him [Hussein], no question about it,” said Roberts.
“You can’t go in by yourself. You need the U.N.,” said DiMarra.
“As far as I’m gingered, to hell with the U.N.,” responded Roberts.
It is OnePeople’s considered opinion that “as far as I’m gingered” is a sorely underused turn of phrase.
a technology job is no excuse 