Debating The War

The President today says that he is "open to any idea or suggestion" on how to proceed in Iraq. We'll see; maybe he'll be more open to some withdrawals once James Baker and his commission gives him the all-clear sign. I don't expect any immediate action by anyone, because there will be much debating the issue.

Of course, the article also notes that his immediate priority is to... get the lameduck GOP congress to rubberstamp warrantless wiretapping, a number of spending bills, and other issues. I have to hold onto hope that the wiretapping bill will fail, but I know I'm being naive there after the way the torture/detainee bill was rushed through. Democrats- ask the real questions on this issue. As for the all conservatives who are promising to get back to real conservative principles, we're watching you on this one.

Meanwhile, in Iraq, leaders there are debating how a Democratic congress will affect them, in terms of troop support and funding. There is a lot of uncertainty there over how the Democrats will proceed or if any radical changes are coming. Opinions are mixed.

As for our committment in Afghanistan, no major changes in policy are expected.

[PS- As for the new Secretary of Defense, if Tom Delay hates him, I'll take that as an encouraging sign.]