The capital isn't safe after 4 years of fighting. The implications of this are horrendous.

"Bomb Counts."

"There’s security everywhere, but there are still so many explosions that it’s hard to keep track—let alone the toll they take."

The Commander-in-Chief asks, "Well, what would you do?" As if anyone could un-fry an egg.

"Bush Accuses Democrats of Also Lacking Plan for Iraq." (The D's do have a plan, George. It's called "self-determination".)

When the Commander-in-Chief is afraid to get within 60 miles of the country.

"Don't start planning 'graceful exit,' Bush says." From Jordan, meeting with al-Maliki.

When dignitaries are afraid to announce they are going to visit the country at all.

"Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice made an unannounced stop in Baghdad before heading for scheduled talks in Israel."

When the Commander-in-Chief threatens to send his wife and dog to win the battle. (You know he wouldn't go. Daddy said it wouldn't be prudent.)

"Woodward: Bush Says He Will Not Withdraw From Iraq Even If Laura And Barney The Dog Are The Only Ones Supporting Him..." (I wonder if a "surge" could be sending in the twins. The dry climate might do 'em some good.)

And there are those who would rather see good people die than admit they are wrong. That means all Conservatives and True Believers, doesn't it?

Arf