As anyone who's paid even scant attention to my lj knows, I'm certainly no fan of this war. But I'm reminded of the black knight in Monty Python's Holy Grail every time I see that annoying Iraqi information minister or whatever the blazes he is.

As reporters and civilians report hearing the approaching invasion force in Baghdad, dude insists that not only are they nowhere near Baghdad, but the Americans are also losing the war. Does he honestly think anyone believes him?

"'Tis but a scratch!"
"Just a scratch? Your arm's off!"
"I've had worse."