Panic engulfed thousands of Shiites marching across a bridge in a religious procession Wednesday after rumors spread that a suicide bomber was about to attack, triggering a stampede that killed at least 695 people.

I see our efforts at providing security in Iraq are working. Yes, yes, sarcasm is not appreciated in times of tragedy. I feel horrible for the Iraqis, but will be surprised if they stop trying to blow us up during my lifetime.

This was the wrong war, in the wrong place, at the wrong time, for the wrong reasons. The piper is only starting to warm up and we can look forward to payments in installments for a very long time to come.

695 Dead, 180 Hurt in Iraq Bridge Stampede