Rhyming jargon

I've realised the truth about the US's tactics in Iraq. 'Shock and awe' is not a military policy: it's rhyming slang.

That's right. As part of the promotion of all things Mockney, the Pentagon have got Guy Ritchie in as a special adviser. Hence, 'shock and awe': war. As in, 'So, Mr President, 'ow's it going with the ol' shock and awe?'. Look out for other geezer phrases as 'Were there chemical warheads on those Pete and Duds [Scuds]?' and 'The heat is melting me Turkey Shoots [boots].' They were going to refer to guns as 'hot cross buns' but dropped it for fear of offending the Muslims.

It's all part of the attempt to make this war seems less like a war. 'Smart bombs' - good. 'Hand-to-hand fighting' - bad. Maybe they're a bunch of Frankie Howerds.