[RightOnTheLeftCoast]

"Psychologically and politically, the withdrawal phase has already begun."

Actually, I find much to agree with in the fundamental premises of this piece. Nixon pulled out because Congress, the media and the public had no taste for finishing the job even though by every military metric we were winning and he knew it. Defeatism became a self-fulfilling prophecy. I see many chilling parallels with the political scene today, but on warp speed compared to the '60s. This time the game won't play through three presidencies. Nevermind that our country was attacked and thousands of civilians died this time. In my darker days I fear we will wimp out this time too, placing the nation at great peril.

I hope events prove me wrong. But the media in particular is emboldened by its success in undermining our war against communism; despite tactical blunders and unfavorable demographic trends, its battle to undermine America continues. All indications are that the media has successfully cast the electorate against the liberation of Iraq and bound our hands for continuing what needs to be done in Syria and Iran.

The process is fascinating to watch. Idiots like Murtha plow the fields of public opinion for calculating Machiavellian pros like Hillary, as you could see unfold in the past three weeks. The political dominos may yet fall for Bush as they did for Nixon. I hope not.

[1stMarylandRegiment]

All indications are that the media has successfully cast the electorate against the liberation of Iraq and bound our hands for continuing what needs to be done in Syria and Iran.

They know we will finish the job in Iraq, but that to make it permanent we must enter Syrian, and probably Lebanon.

Look at a map - we would be on, or have at least a nominal ally on, every border of Iran.

The real objective is to divert ANY discussion or possiblity of what might come after Iraq.