THere are some strong similarities, Hub. Insufficient commitment to win, for one thing, in the first place. Started on false pretense in both cases. Basis of extensive lies to the public by the Administration, for another. Messed up militarily as a reult of a complete failure to understand the enemy, a distinct similarity.

Mind you, I am not rejecting your assertions about the good news in Iraq. I need all the good news I can get.

As for obsessively fretting over political influence, you miss the boat altogether. It's a Republican thing.

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