one more step towards war

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-redefines-the-enemy-and-15-years-of-counterterrorism-policy/2017/01/28/ff1093cc-e58f-11e6-ba11-63c4b4fb5a63_story.html

"Some Iraqi lawmakers proposed banning U.S. troops and civilians from entering Iraq — an action, if followed through, that could lead the authorities in Baghdad to turn to Russia and seek more support from Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted that the ban would be “recorded in history as a great gift to extremists and their supporters.”

the weekend

I've been a little sick since Wednesday. I went to the Robert Burns Banquet anyway, because it's fun, and I paid for it. I tried not to get too close to people. But I stayed there too long, and talked too much, so by the time I got in the car and got home, I was not in very good shape. My throat got roughed up, and I don't have any energy. Plus I didn't get to sleep until about 3:30. I guess because I ate too much and too late. So on top of all that I only got six hours of sleep. I assume I won't be going to work tomorrow. I just hope this is over by midweek.

The banquet was fun. Great food, pipe and drum band, Scottish dancers. All the performers are great. I was trying to get photos, but the light is dim and they move too fast. At one point, there were three dancers doing a sword dance. I thought I could get a good shot, but I just had to stop shooting and watch them.


Ian giving the Address to the Haggis.


My dad, the President, addressing the crowd.