[goldstategop]

The Democrats will drop it next year because if they can't inflict a defeat on Bush, they will be loathe to tie an incoming Democratic President's hands. We will NOT be exiting Iraq in the near future.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

[Dilbert56]

Most Americans want us to win. Given even a glimmer of hope they will support our efforts. For four years they've seen nothing but negative publicity and still something like 40% see through it and realize the importance of winning.

Winning wars is important. Even worthless efforts like Bosnia have to be won. If your primary strategy is deterrence, weakness undercuts it. Winning in Iraq actually important. It's geographically important, separating Syria from Iran. Defeating Al Qaida is important. Having a Sunni Muslin, Arab population reject them is hugh.