[Joe Hadenuf]

Where are the stories of the local elections being held around the country? Where are the stories of the millions of Iraqis that are grateful we are there and want us to stay? What about the 1000's of missions a day that are completed successfully?

If everything is going so peachy, why is there a steady drumbeat for more troops into Iraq. Even some in the administration have voiced concerns, including some top ranking military commanders.

[altayann]

Well, because those top ranking officials are obviously Clinton holdovers, even if they're Republicans, and so anything that they say need not be taken seriously.

In fact, should anyone in this administration say anything that could possibly be construed as having negative implications for our efforts in Iraqi, you are advised to put your hands over your ears.

Thank you, thank you very much.

[Smogger]

Even some in the administration have voiced concerns, including some top ranking military commanders.

General John Abizaid has been asked by the administration if he needed more troops and his answer was NO. If he needed more troops I think he would ask and receive.