A man without a realistic plan: Bush, Iraq, and Strategic Reset

By Michael J.W. Stickings

From the Center for American Progress comes this report:

With the Iraq war well into its fifth year, the Bush administration still lacks a realistic plan for the Middle East and Iraq. The United States must reclaim control of its core national security interests by taking active steps to stabilize the entire Middle East and abandon the delusions at the heart of President Bush’s policies. Otherwise, U.S. security will continue to suffer by weakening the U.S. military and draining resources away from destroying terrorist networks such as Al Qaeda.

No, really? You don't say?

Actually, it's a solid report, full of penetrating analyses and sound recommendations, and I recommend that you all read it. And for some serious commentary, I recommend Matthew Yglesias, Taylor Marsh, and Steve Benen. As Steve says: "It’s not only excellent, it should reshape the Democratic approach to Iraq."