At this point, I do disagree with you. I don't think Bush has any intention of leaving Iraq. He will involve Iran and Syria and possibly Saudi Arabia.

He doesn't care about winning or losing. He only cares about profit and he and his pals have made plenty of moola from this war. Why not keep it happening? There's all kinds of money to made from the arms trade, reconstruction and the black market. He has nothing to lose. Its all being financed by the U.S. treasury anyway. Its not as if its his own money he's gambling.

Unless he can declare a victory and secure the energy resources of Iraq for U.S. interests, he has absolutely no reason to leave. He made a big investment in U.S. lives and taxes and regardless of whether he's president, that investment will continue to pay dividends in terms of the economy. After all, war is very, very profitable. The democrats will be blamed for a bloody mess in the Middle East and a ruined economy but do you really think Bush will suffer?

You think Bush has a big ego.

I think he has absolutely no pride at all.

...but, Ron, thanks for making me think!