I did not know, until now, that the military is using trained dolphins to assist in mine-clearing operations in the Persian Gulf. Why didn't the State Department mention aquatic mammals in its list of Coalition members?

So we have humans, dolphins, chickens, and pigeons participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also, quite possibly though it's not confirmed, we're seeing involvement from Ronald McDonald and maybe a couple of camels.

Meanwhile, the jackasses are running wild.

UPDATE: A "reader" points out that sea lions and parakeets are also part of the effort.