30 March 2003 - MOO and OEM

MOO - Ministry of Official Optimism, formerly the Original Explanation Manufacturer. Source of government interpretations of news. Typical quote: “Just because you see a pause on the battlefield does not mean there is a pause.”

OEM - Office of Expectation Management, formerly the Ministry of Observing the Obvious. Responsible for ensuring that optimism does not run rampant over the field. Typical quote: “This war may take longer than some expect.”