[billbears]

Thus far, Mr. Buckley has yet to demonstrate his greater understanding of Iraq. I would wait to see what specific measures Mr. Buckley proposes (if any) before taking him seriously.

I believe Mr. Buckley has a very strong grasp of history, something 'conservatives' by their actions cannot say. Let's say Mr. Buckley proposes withdrawal at some future point. And as more conservative commentators wake up from the myopia of partisanship they have been in, they agree with Mr. Buckley. I mean we've already had a 'Mission Accomplished' banner and a few elections replete with purple fingers. What else is there to do?

Let's also say that as civil war breaks out in Iraq (which it will eventually) that is the only viable military decision. Will 'conservatives' then accept Mr. Buckley's views? Or will they continue to support administration policy of 'spreading democracy'?

[CWOJackson]

He had a strong grasp of history once but he's sadly lacking in the kind of real situational knowledge of Iraq that Lieutenant Colonel Kanaley has.

[jpsb]

Please see my 33 and tell me what other choice we have other then to stay and fight for a secular Iraq. thx

[Coop]

I mean we've already had a 'Mission Accomplished' banner and a few elections replete with purple fingers. What else is there to do?

Spoken just like Terry McAuliffe. Pathetic.

Say, Billy, what did Dubya say during his speech in front of said banner? Hmmmm?