Eye of Mordor Rick Santorum explains the security situation in Iraq and how it affects the safety of Americans, using lessons he learned. By Observer Staff • 10/18/06 2:33pm.

Rick Santorum and the "Eye of Mordor" The Pennsylvania senator says the war in Iraq is a lot like "Lord of the Rings." By Tim Grieve. Published October 17, 2006 5:08PM (EDT) --Shares.

The overall effect resembles the Eye of Mordor—or should that be the Eye of the Solar System? Here’s the uncropped image in its full glory: [Astronomy Picture of the Day] Daily Newsletter.