This afternoon on CNBC- one of Tim Russert's guests, Permanent Fund, he did say that Alaskans all get checks in the mail- he said, if I heard correctly, $8,000. Don't we wish! However, it does appear evident that the Alaska Permament Fund does offer oil rich countries which, ironically enough, don't trickle down the riches to the people. Maybe President Bush should send Governor's Hickel and Hammond to Baghdad to offer them a few tips about running an "Owner State."