Here's a thought. The US and the UN are suddenly presenting a united front as they press Iran to abandon its move to develop a nuclear bomb. International inspectors have already found two sites with traces of weapons-grade uranium. Now, this is going to be mighty confusing for the US television-watching public, especially with pre-election debates hotting up...

"Bush lied. He told us there were nukes in Iraq and there was nothing."
"But didn't he say they found those things? I just saw him on TV last night..."
"That's Iran. I'm talking about Iraq!"
"Iran, Iraq, what's the difference? Aren't they both out there in the desert somewhere? Where them terrorists are?"

As Bush prepare to meet Russian PM Vladimir Putin, the Boston Globe points out that America no longer has the moral authority to lecture the Russians on democracy, laissez faire economics, international treaties or even basic human rights. "This is unfortunate not only for the Russians, but for those of us in the USA who fear that we are becoming more like what they, rather than what we, used to be."

P.S. Check out alternet today for a good look at all the Bush lies.