you start hearing the Bush leaguers insist that Iran is still a bigger threat to us than Pakistan is, and consider that no one on earth can make Iran's nukes blow up because they don't exist.

Then start guessing which Middle East country Pavlov's Dogs of War will try to make you scared incontinent of next.

Maybe we should start a pool.

Jeff's novel Bathtub Admirals (Kunati Books) will be available April 1, 2008.