[Reader of news]

Thank you, Mr. Bremer!

[Howlin]

And Bremer has already left Iraq!!!

Amazing.

[dawn53]

I just woke up and heard this news.

What a great idea. A surprise EARLY handover.

Strategerie triumphs once again.

[Reader of news]

More photos.

The US administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer (L) shakes hands with Iraq's interim President Ghazi al-Yawar. The US-led coalition formally ended its 14-month occupation of Iraq, handing power to a caretaker government in a hastily convened ceremony in its Baghdad headquarters compound two days earlier than expected.(AFP/Pool/Ali Jasim)

U.S. administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer (R) Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (C) and the country's most senior judge Midhat Mahmoud (L) smile while holding a legal document during the handover of sovereignty ceremony June 28, 2004 in Baghdad. The United States transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending the controversial 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected. (Pool/Reuters)

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer (R) flanked by Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (2nd R) hands a letter to Iraq)'s most senior judge Midhat Mahmoud sealing the transfer of powers during a ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending the controversial 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected. REUTERS/Ali Jasim

The US civil administrator in Iraq  L. Paul Bremer, right, Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, center, and the Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, left, read a legal document during the hand over of sovereignty ceremony in Baghdad Monday June 28, 2004. Iraq received its sovereignty from the US-led coalition after 14-months, in an official ceremony that saw Bremer hand over legal documents to the Iraqi delegates. (AP Photo/Saeed KHAN/Pool)

U.S. administrator Paul Bremer (C) flanked by Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (3rd L) and Bremer's deputy David Richmond (2nd R) and Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar (R), hands a letter to Iraq's most senior judge Midhat Mahmoud (2nd L) sealing the transfer of powers during a ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending the controversial 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected. REUTERS/Ali Jasim

 

 

[Loyal Buckeye]

Bremer has received a fair amount of criticism from both sides of the aisle. Has he not performed very well in a very difficult situation?

[stillnoprotestsagainstmuslims]

There goes Al-Qaidas plans to disrupt it and the dimrats plans to say "It failed".

[ChadGore]

Bremmer leaving Iraq.

How many talk shows is this guy going to be on between now and the election ?

Woohoo !

[Reader of news]

US administrator Paul Bremer signs the official document that hands over power to an Iraqi interim government. Iraq  will need to overcome numerous obstacles, including two nationwide elections and a constitutional referendum, before regaining full sovereignty and a democratic government at the end of next year or in 2006.(AFP/US Military/HO)

[snopercod]

Does America get a bonus for finishing the job early?

[No Blue States]

Excellent. Now the terrorists in Iraq are not attacking the US andcoalition, but Iraq as a nation. Great move.

[kinsman redeemer]

Here's the keys. Now DRIVE CAREFULLY !

[Reader of news]

Paul Bremer leaving Iraq

U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer, centre right, is escorted to an Air Force plane by Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih, centre left, at the Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Baghdad, Iraq Monday, June 28, 2004. Earlier Bremer attended a ceremony officially transfering sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government. He was flying to an undisclosed location. (AP Photo/Pauline Lubens/Pool)

U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer is escorted to an Air Force plane by Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih at the Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Baghdad, Iraq ), Monday, June 28, 2004. Earlier Bremer attended a ceremony officially transfering sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government. He was flying to an undisclosed location. (AP Photo/Pauline Lubens/Pool)

US administrator in Iraq Paul Bremer waves as he boards a plane at Baghdad International Airport. The United States handed power to a caretaker Iraqi government in a surprise move, ending its 14-month occupation of the country two days early apparently to thwart militants after a spate of attacks.(AFP/Pauline Lubens)

U.S. Administrator L. Paul Bremer bids farewell to Iraq as he boards an Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, June 28, 2004. Earlier Bremer attended a ceremony officially transfering sovereignty to the interim Iraqi government. He was flying to an undisclosed location. (AP Photo/Pauline Lubens/Pool)

 

 

[Happy2BMe]

Iraqi transition pics - thanks, Dubya's Fan!

[bray]

Now the terrorists won't have to worry about having panties on their heads when Iraqis interrogate them...hehehe!!!

Pray for W and Our Troops

[Califelephant]

But Bremer forgot the oil! He was supposed to load all Iraq's oil into a huge Halliburton supertanker jet and fly it back to Bush's ranch in Midland, TX for processing. Michael Moore told me so!

[Reader of news]

Swearing-in ceremony

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation. REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi (L) and President Ghazi al-Yawar congratulate each other during a swearing-in ceremony in the capital Baghdad June 28, 2004. The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation. REUTERS/Faleh Kheiber

Iraqi President Ghazi al-Yawar delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of the new interim government in Baghdad. Yawar promised to 'preserve the independence of Iraq'(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi delivers a speech during the swearing-in ceremony of Iraq's new government in Baghdad. The United States handed power to a caretaker Iraqi government, ending its 14-month occupation of the country, after a spate of terrorist attacks.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn into office in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. Allawi is surrounded by, from left, Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President  of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, places his hand on the Quran as he is sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004, as raqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, left, looks on. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, second from left, is kissed by Iraqi Chief Justice Midhat al-Mahmoudi, left, with from 3rd left, Vice President of Iraq Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih, applaud after Ghazi Al-Yawer was sworn in during a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Members of the Iraq government sit together during a swearing in ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. From left to right are Iraqi President Ghazi Al-Yawer, Vice President of Ibrahim Al-Jaafari , Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi and President Ghazi al-Yawar stand together after the ceremony in Baghdad. Allawi painted a stark picture of Iraq's road ahead, from battling insurgents to repairing a shattered economy, as the country's new government was sworn into power.(AFP/Cris Bouroncle)

Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi is surrounded by the media and security after he was sworn into office at a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday June 28, 2004. The U.S.-led coalition transferred sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days early Monday in a surprise move that apparently caught insurgents off guard, averting a feared campaign of attacks to sabotage the highly symbolic step toward self-rule. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)

[Reader of news]

U.S. Administrator Paul Bremer says goodbye to Iraqi interim Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih (R) before boarding a U.S. Air Force plane at Baghdad International Airport for his flight out of Iraq  June 28, 2004. The United States handed over sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government on Monday, formally ending a 14-month occupation two days earlier than expected to try to forestall guerrilla attacks. REUTERS/Pauline Lubens/Pool

[Cold Heat]

I bookmarked this historical occasion.

Contrary to most RAT opinion, this handover has been going on for many weeks now and is all but totally completed.

It is indeed analogous to giving the car keys to a teen, but staying close with advice and counsel as the teen gets comfortable with the responsibility.

[solo gringo]

A Great Day For Iraq And A Great Day for America.

[Graymatter]

[sixmil]

A republic, if you can keep it. - Benjamin Franklin