The Iraqi's Make A Stupid Mistake

Al-Jazeera has just recently shown a tape, which supposedly shows several POWs and dead servicemen. Showing a media interview of POWs would be in violation of the Geneva Convention (as if Saddam really cares about that).

But as I'm sitting here listening to the reporters talking about the reactions of Defense Department officials, it is starting to sound like the collective blood pressure of the Pentagon is rising.

Up until now, the war has been fought pretty much by the rulebook. No one has done anything in contravention of the rules of war. This, however, would be a clear violation of the rules of civilized warfare. UPDATE BEFORE I FINISH: It is also being reported that the four KIAs look like they were executed - not killed in combat.

And it's sounding like we're getting pissed. They took the first dirty shot and now they will suffer the consequences.

I don't think that we've really seen "shock and awe." If we conclude that there were executions, I think that we will be unleashing hell on the Iraqi Army. Our reaction may make the Highway of Death in Gulf War I look like a picnic party.

They had better start praying to Tommy Franks and President Bush because Allah will not be able to help them now. Let's just hope they remember the proper prayer method - hold a white towel over your head and walk south with your hands over your head. This prayer of contrition will be their only hope.