Checking my journals, I wrote some time ago that talking to Iran would be a good thing. It's so long ago, mind you, and I no longer have a body - but having seen so much, I'm pretty sure I would have said something along the lines of "this is an historic opportunity between Iraq and the U.S. - to talk." I guess I see that opportunity as still there, so I hope Obama gets his chance.

But it wasn't long ago that many were predicting war with Iran - even here! Or so I think. Am I wrong? If only there were a way to record history, and you Americans change your opinions so readily.