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"MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" Again?

"MISSION ACCOMPLISHED" Again?
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General David Petraeus was promoted the other day because of how well things have been going in Iraq with him in charge. I could just hear President Bush saying, "Way to go, Davey!" Actually, I did hear something odd. When the guy on CNN announced that Petraeus would be the new head of CENTCOM (Central Command), I misheard him and thought he said, "The head of sitcom." Or did I mishear him?

In addition to writing television shows and columns, Lloyd Garver has read many books, some of them in hardcover. He can be reached at lloydgarver@gmail.com. Check out his website at lloydgarver.com

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