Let freedom ring

It appears sovereign authority was handed over to the new Iraqi government last night — two days ahead of schedule. Isn’t that Karl Rove a tricky fellow?

This is a great day for freedom and democracy worldwide. Iraqis are living under the rule of one of their own, and they are cloaked by the greatest military forces the world ever has seen.

To the thugs and hoodlums who terrorize the streets of Baghdad and elsewhere, your day is coming. Soon.