[Symblized]

If you don't want to register for WaPo for my "Meanwhile" article post, here's a link to the article on Reuters own server:

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5146492

[tricky_k_1972]

I don't see that there is any real problem with what he said. if he can in fact calm the situation and the insurgents either hand over their weapons or stop shooting, than the country wins, and I assume that's what we all want, a free and prosperous Iraq.

I like how this general talks, and that he seems, (Unlike most of the people we have tried to put forth as leaders there), he actually seems to command some respect among the Iraqis themselves. We have been looking for just such a leader for a long time. The fact that he was imprisoned by Saddam doubles my respect for him.

He speaks like a General and a Leader and someone who obviously commands the respect of both his men and the people in general.