Patience

While Americans are focused on New Orleans, the Supreme Court, and gas prices, the US Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, implied that the US was contemplating a military strike against Syria.

"Our patience is running out," he said, refering to the lax control on the border with Iraq. And when specifically asked about military action against Damascus, he replied, "All options are on the table."

Wonderful news. Another war is just what Americans need to get their minds off their troubles.