Ding Dong

So. Apparently after a week-long tease, filled with rumors, political jockeying, fundamentalist upheaval and dire health issues, he's gone.

Huh? What's that? Oh, I see. You're wondering if I'm talking about the departure of Attorney General John Ashcroft or the more permanent departure of Yasir Arafat. Does it really matter?

Both are cause for measured celebration. I mean, it's probably a little crass to equate an international terrorist and religious zealot blinded by fear and hatred and who has little regard for the future and safety of his own people...with Yasir Arafat. That crusty shitbag probably deserves a little better, right?