Just had a friend over hanging out and was basically not paying attention to the world for a few hours and when I finally get back to the computer, what do I see, but what has to be described as some very exciting news, well compiled by Glenn at Hippercritical: BREAKING NEWS: Libya Declares Intentions To Immediately And Unconditionally Dismantle Its Bio, Chem And Nuclear Programs.

Apparently arranged between the US, Britain and Libya in secret, this is a real coup and another big positive to go with the Hussein capture, but really, if the UN didn't have a central role, I don't think we should accept - haha. Seriously, a quick reading makes it sound like a good thing for Bush, a good thing for Blair, an example of the irrelevancy of the UN (a good thing), and regardless of Libyan slipperiness, the mere fact that they came out and made such a deal with these two great Satans can only be a good thing. An Arab leader risking face like this? Astounding. Particularly this Arab leader. The Libyans have been making noise for months in this direction, but this is surprising. I doubt the President would come out in person on a Saturday night and announce it if it weren't a serious big deal. Here's to hoping my exuberance isn't irrational.

I look forward to reading the full details and analysis in the coming days.

Nighty-night!