Iraq as metaphor

Sen. Rick Santorum thinks the terrorists are Sauron. You offered other comparisons -- from "Lord of the Rings," "Seinfeld," "Winnie the Pooh" and more

Published October 20, 2006 7:30PM (EDT)

When we told you that Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., believes that the war in Iraq is playing an important role distracting Sauron, we asked you to submit your own metaphors for the war in Iraq, Tolkien-inspired or otherwise.

We've highlighted 10 below. We in no way say we agree with any of them, of course, but admire the thought and/or wit that went into them.

Read the top 10 submissions here.


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