Der Parson's rant

Iraq's parliament adjourns without passing key laws - Los Angeles Times: "BAGHDAD — Legislators joked and chatted, showing no sense of urgency about breaking a deadlock between Sunni and Shiite Muslims over national reconciliation as Iraq's parliament held its final session Monday before a monthlong recess."

Wow, I bet a month long vacation would be nice.

Kurdish lawmaker Layla Qahraman recalled frustration over too many sessions spent striking down Hussein-era laws. She noted a session last week in which lawmakers debated whether women should wear veils when they play sports.