Once upon a time in Iraq

 
Gateway Pundit highlights a beautiful event.

The first snow in 100 years fell on Baghdad this morning. Residents said it was a sign of peace.

The Guardian reported:

Snow fell on Baghdad today for the first time in living memory, delighting residents who declared it an omen of peace.

"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished.

"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace."

Murtadha Fadhil, who works for the traffic police, huddled under a balcony to keep dry, and declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq"... He said the phenomenon was a sign of hope and purity...

But remember, folks, Vladimir Putin is Time's man o' the year -- not General David Petraeus.

Update: Don Surber: "Well, Harry Reid was right when he said hell would freeze over before we won in Iraq. It froze. We won."