The Collected Writings of Sardonicus

Wow... Porter Goss has just resigned as the director of the CIA without much of an explanation. Of course, I can only speculate as to why, but I have the impression that it is a result of his frustration with the Bush Administration and its appalling mismanagement of our country and the skyrocketing corruption within our government. Perhaps he just wouldn't play ball their way. I'm going to have to wait for Goss' memoirs to know for certain.

Potentially some REALLY REALLY REALLY good news. The Sudanese government and the rebel Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) faction has signed a peace agreement after intense negotiation. A smaller rebel faction, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) has rejected the deal, but there is still cause for hope. Unfortunately, there is also cause for skepticism. Cease fires in the region are frequently violated, and as far as I can tell, the peace is not stable enough to last for long. Still, a temporary solution is better than no solution at all, especially when it comes to ethnic-cleansing. Let's hope that the UN and nongovernmental organizations take the opportunity to help where they can.

So far, the DOW is doing well today. Apparently some analysts are expecting a 6-year high. But considering what's going on with America today, I doubt many expect it to last.