"The plural of anecdote is not data- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, discussing ways to measure success in Iraq.... [More]
August 2, 2007
Assessing the Surge
Today's LA Times features an editorial assessing the surge, and along the way it makes two important points: So is the surge strategy working? Well, militarily, yes; politically, no. The... [More]
August 3, 2007
"Depth of Mistrust"
I heard this on NPR on the way home from work, but I had to read it for myself before I would believe it. SecDef Gates on the problems in... [More]
August 4, 2007
The Moment of Truth
Anyone want to lay odds on the likelihood that this conference will take place after Gen. Petraeus' September progress report? BAGHDAD (Reuters) - A planned summit of Iraq's political leaders... [More]
August 5, 2007
Meanwhile, In Iraq...
Boston Globe: BAGHDAD --Iraq's power grid is on the brink of collapse because of insurgent sabotage, rising demand, fuel shortages and provinces that are unplugging local power stations from the... [More]
August 8, 2007
Bookkeeping Deficiencies?
You've got to be kidding me: Bookkeeping deficiencies allowed thousands of weapons issued to Iraqi security forces in 2004 and 2005 to then go missing, Gen. David H. Petraeus, the... [More]
Like a Broken Record
Atrios has been dutifully compiling and reporting on promises of a "turning point" or "one last try" from supporters of the war for what feels like forever, but unless you... [More]
August 16, 2007
If Petraeus Is Or Savior, Why Do They Want Him To Testify Behind Closed Doors?
Remember when we were told that we should just shut up until September and wait to here what the good general has to say? Funny how things change: Senior congressional... [More]
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