It's a grand old flag...

The Iraqi flag was raised yesterday in front of the Iraqi embassy (formerly the "Iraqi Interests Section" during the absence of formal diplomatic ties with the US, operated under the aegis of the Algerian embassy, I believe) in Dupont Circle. It's the "old" flag, the red, white, black, and green one, not the white, blue, and yellow one that's been proposed to replace it. Note to corporate lobbyists: I know the raising of the flag suggests a renewal of vigorous diplomatic activity at the embassy, but it's most expedient for everyone involved if you continue to acquire large chunks of Iraq directly through the US government.

The ubiquitous Adam E. led a gathering at the flag-raising ceremony yesterday to remind District residents that the servicemen and women from DC risking their lives in Iraq will come back (if they're lucky) to a city of just under 600,000 people that has no representation in Congress. (Not that a system in which 535 people "represent" 290 million is something to get all hot and bothered about in the first place...)