From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

John Cuccia wrote:
> On Wed, 6 Dec 2006 11:35:39 -0500, "Mark"
 wrote:
>
>> I think we'll be doing essentially what we've been doing all along
>
> I think your reading of the tea leaves w/r/t the ISG is as out of
> touch with the facts as your assessment of the situation in Iraq.
>
> http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06423515.htm
> WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The chairmen of the bipartisan Iraq
> Study Group said on Wednesday the U.S. war strategy in Iraq was not
> working and the window of opportunity for success was narrowing.
>
> Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, the Republican chairman,
> said, "We do not recommend a stay the course solution. In our opinion
> that approach is no longer viable."
>

Blimey that's "Tellin it like it is".

> Former Democratic Rep. Lee Hamilton, joining Baker at a news
> conference after the release of the group's report, added: "The
> current approach is not working and the ability of the United States
> to influence events is diminishing."
>

Indeed.

Adam

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