The situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate, the violence growing daily, the divisions deepening and yet the president and his supporters are unwilling to admit just how horribly bad things have gotten.
Even The Washington Post — which had pushed for the war and has been a supporter of continued American presence — is now calling for a change in tactics, though it still refuses to commit to the only logical approach: getting out.
The president, however, not so much:
“Our goal is clear and unchanging: Our goal is victory. What is changing are the tactics we use to achieve that goal. Our commanders on the ground are constantly adjusting their approach to stay ahead of the enemy, particularly in Baghdad.” (Boston Globe)
The unwillingness of the GOP to face up to reality has allowed the mess to escalate, to mestastasize — with the death toll of both Iraqis and Americans rising, rising, rising.
This isn’t leadership. This is bullheaded foolishness. And they all deserve to find themselves out of work come January.
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Hank Kalet 