[MarkL]

Not only isn't Rockeller disassociating himself from the memo, DemonRATs are angry about how the memo came to light, and are suggesting "dirty tricks!"

I also find it interesting that the revelation of Iraq wanting to negotiate before the start of the war was released yesterday...

Mark

[alnick]

I also find it interesting that the revelation of Iraq wanting to negotiate before the start of the war was released yesterday...

Wasn't that already basically known? Just like the Taliban, Bush laid out some non-negotiable conditions. Either they ponied up or faced the consequences.

My memory is vague on this, but I think that I recall some last-minute attempts by SH's regime to negotiate non-negotiable conditions, which were rightfully ignored.