Forty Down, Thirty-Seven to Go!

Not that it will make much of a difference, but given the current climate in the Middle East, this could be a major shape shifter in places like Lebanon and Iraq.

Ahmadinejad's Days are Numbered

"Iranian lawmakers—including former supporters—have moved to impeach President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for law violations that could land him in prison. Reza Aslan reports on the bombastic leader’s flagrant missteps."

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"And while it seems that, for the moment, the president can rely on the supreme leader for protection, his enemies in parliament are feeling increasingly emboldened by Ahmadinejad’s fading popularity. Indeed, on Monday, lawmakers started circulating a petition to begin openly debating his impeachment. They need 74 signatures to proceed. Thus far, they have received 40, and counting."

If The One wants to take credit for it, let him. As long as Iamamadjerk is eliminated, the whole world will be able to breathe a little easier.