Free markets are not arbitrary. Economics is not a "crap shoot." The laws of economics function more surely than any written by a legislature.
Let us not forget that Howell Raines is a disgraced former editor who got fired for being unable to detect fraud under his nose -- that is, he was unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy. He obviously is just as clueless about economics.
That's it - clueless - that's what the whole article is - clueless. To even say the WH is planning to leave Iraq in 30 days no matter what chaos ensues .. totally contradicts what Bush said in his press conference today.
Hmmmm? Maybe the guy's on another planet.