The Iraqi army is now hopeful that, following recent successes, it will soon have killed more coalition soldiers than the coalition has. However, its top generals caution that the US could still carry out a heavy bombing campaign against allied bases.

Meanwhile, it’s good to see support growing for the War On TV in polls, despite the absence of precision bombing, quick results, Iraqi surrender, welcoming arms for the American liberators, Weapons of Mass Destruction Not Owned By America or anything else promised last Wednesday. Which was a long time ago, in politics and in the public memory.