So . . . even IF

1. Going to war with Iraq is necessary, AND
2. Now is the time to do so, AND
3. This is so important that we should do it alone if necessary . . .
4. Does ANYONE think that THIS administration is savvy enough about the region, our necessary alliances with other countries, collecting intelligenece abroad and putting it to good use and the infinitely complex politics of being a colonial power (which is what this is all about, take note) to make it work?

(Teacher, pick ME! I know the answer!)

Personally, I wouldn't trust this administration to organize a two-car funeral. I wouldn't let George Bush water my plants while I was out of town for the week. This is an administration that FORGOT ABOUT Afghanistan when drafting the new budget. This is an administration that publicly betrayed our allies the Kurds in Northern Iraq by agreeing to hand them over to their deadly enemies, the Turks -- and got NOTHING in return. It's saying something when TURKEY is more democratic than we are.

[I]n case it hasn't been said enough, this war belongs to George W. Bush. He has chosen it, forced it, expended an enormous amount of political capital to make it happen, and it is his. No other candidate in 2000 wanted such a war, not Bill Bradley or John McCain or even Pat Buchanan (if he was a candidate -- I honestly don't remember). As a result, the consequences are his as well. If this war brings peace, prosperity and glory to our nation, then W should rightfully get all the credit. If it turns into a unnavigable quagmire that signals the ultimate decline of our nation (as I fear), then that will belong to him as well. If it does go badly, however, don't expect him to take any lumps -- being W means never having to say you're sorry.