As far as the "stay the course" myth, Re: this is valid only so far as "stay the course" means "win."
Well, lets tear a page out of your rhetorical playbook. Define 'win' and describe believable how we are to 'win' in Iraq. From there, show how the actions fo Bush&co, the Republican party or supporters like you are consistent with that victory. Whats the damn plan, Tom? Do you have one?
