Thursday, May 03, 2007  Iraq won't stand UP until we stand DOWN!
I can't imagine a more telling indication of Iraq's criminal
lack of initiative than today's latest news from Baghdad. From
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers divided over whether to keep U.S.
troops in Iraq are finding common ground on at least one topic:
They are furious that Iraqi politicians are considering a
lengthy break this summer.  "If they go off on vacation for two
months while our troops fight -- that would be the outrage of
outrages," said Rep. Chris Shays, R-Connecticut. Might it
actually be dawning on our very-soon-to-be lame duck
Representative in the 4th CD that our military's continued
occupation of Iraq might never end if we wait until the leaders
there actually take control of their own destiny?  Democrats
contend that initiating troop withdrawals will pressure Iraqis
into making the necessary political compromises. Republicans say
the Iraqis could still refuse to work together and the
consequence would be a blood bath.   "That is