First, driftglass points out an obvious--although previously unnoticed--problem with the neocon claims that there's is no civil war in Iraq:
So if there is a Civil War, then we should leave, because there is no way for us to referee such a thing.But if there is no Civil War, and therefore no looming threat of massive, pitched and Civil-War-like bloodshed if we leave, then the Iraqis have obviously "Stood up".
And it is time for us to stand down and go h
ome.
Read the whole thing. Then John Aravosis reminds us that the failures of this war are not Democratic ones, but Republican, when he answers the question "Has al-Queda won?"
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Today, French and other European dignitaries gathered at the site of Verdun, where an eight month battle between the French and Germans was carried out during World War I, also known as the Great War, or the War to End All Wars. This is Armistice Day, marking the end of that war.
From a reader in Western Massachusetts:
10 Reasons to Oppose the Escalation of War in Afghanistan
No money down, but the payments go on forever. The
only
people who win are the bankers and the contractors. We make
it easy to get in. But like herpes and condominiums, it is
hard to get rid of.
But Mike, the WSJ tells me that the surge, "Well, it is working, and it is under way. I heard just yesterday that there's a new report of a cease-fire between tribes in Diyala province."
We are also told that Al Qaeda is losing. Like, duh.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/jer/?id=110010340