The really strange thing about pulling out is that that is exactly what Bush would like to do and plans to do - announcing the timetable would be one of the most stupid thing to happen in the history of warfare.The really strange thing is that Bush doesn't just come right out and say what you just came right out and said. Why doesn't he just honestly say what he honestly thinks and we all honestly know to be true: The Democrats Are Stupid.
What can they do to him? Call him the worst president since ____ ? They already do that.
You have got a good point, but I guess the direct approach is just not diplomatic - on the other hand, it just seems like one could put together some words that are acceptable that say "demos are stupid" for calling for an announcement of a timetable. Frankly, the Bush team is not real good at 'responding' to such stupid stuff.
I doubt that there is anyone that wants to get out of here more than W. Just stating that there is a flexible timetable would work.
If you think about it - putting Saddam back in charge would be an interesting alternative to throw out there - I wonder how the Demos would react? They feel that Saddam is such a wonderful person with no WMD's, so why not go with him? He's available - at least for a short time.!