WTF Is It Now?!?

"An increasingly deadly trend"
Over Memorial Day, Vice President Dick "dick" Cheney said the Iraqi insurgency was in its "last throes." Let's see...

Attacks shows insurgent strength as US considers reducing troop levels

American military officers say that in recent months the roadside bombs used by insurgents in Iraq have grown significantly in size and sophistication, adding to their deadliness.

Fun fact: Mr Cheney also avoided the Vietnam war, but in his case it was due to "other priorities."