Cut And Run

Proof that all the opposition to Democrats' withdrawal plans was purely political-

AP: Bush Cutting U.S. Troop Levels in Iraq

President Bush has authorized new cuts in U.S. combat troops in Iraq, below the 138,000 level that prevailed for most of this year, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Friday.

Addressing U.S. troops at this former insurgent stronghold, Rumsfeld did not reveal the exact size of the troop cut, but Pentagon officials have said it could be as much as 7,000 combat troops...

So nice of President Bush and Rhetorical Rummy to finally accept the phased withdrawal plans that Democrats like Rep. Murtha, Sen. Kerry, and others have been advocating for many months.

Hopefully the terrorists won't be emboldened by this move.