Debunking The Washington Post's Editorial on Iraq, “How To Lose A War,” (Oct. 4, 2006) October 6, 2006 In an Oct. 4, 2006 editorial, “How to Lose a War,” the Washington Post makes a series of unfounded accusations, based largely on three books on Iraq written by its reporters. A few of the most egregious errors of fact are corrected below: INCORRECT WASHINGTON POST CLAIM: “President Bush and his most senior aides meanwhile stubbornly refused to listen to advisers who warned of the consequences of their policies.” RESPONSE: The president listened to the advice and recommendations of a broad range...