[Miss Marple]

Very interesting. Now why is Newsmax, once again, trying to stir up dissension and controversy?

[NittanyLion]

If I were to paraphrase Kristol's sentiments I would say he meant:

The administration may have made good faith errors - after all it's difficult to make predictions with 100% accuracy. But conservatives shouldn't get defensive about it, because it doesn't change the overall decision about the war.

I have no idea why Newsmax distorts as much as they do. I have a hard time taking anything they say seriously.