Bush's attempt to "Wag the Dog" with Operation Swarmer simply fizzles.

But contrary to what many many television networks erroneously reported, the operation was by no means the largest use of airpower since the start of the war. ("Air Assault" is a military term that refers specifically to transporting troops into an area.) In fact, there were no airstrikes and no leading insurgents were nabbed in an operation that some skeptical military analysts described as little more than a photo op. What’s more, there were no shots fired at all and the units had met no resistance, said the U.S. and Iraqi commanders.

This operation never seemed to ring true with the press. I heard their skepticism at the same time I was hearing about it for the first time. Poor George, he has cried wolf too many times and lost the trust of even the slowest amongst us. The news media.

Before loading up into the helicopters for a return trip to Baghdad, Iraqi and American soldiers and some reporters helped themselves to the woman’s freshly baked bread, tearing bits off and chewing it as they wandered among the cows. For most of them, it was the only thing worthwhile they’d found all day.

Well at least they got some freshly baked bread. I mean with this administration in charge that could be called a successful operation.

"Okay troops! Today we storm a bakery! Have your sticks of butter at the ready!"