I should start by saying that I have not yet read the commission's report on recommended strategy changes in Iraq. However, given that I am an accountant and not an expert on war, insurgency and Middle East diplomacy, it's probably not my place to scrutinize and criticize anyway. And a few years into President Bush's failing strategy, the recommendations are probably better than anything he has come up with too. So why won't he listen!?!
For crying out loud, this commission's report is a gift on a platter. It's a way to turn over a new leaf after the elections, work with respected representatives of both parties and follow a set of collective wisdom. He can gain respect and "political capital" both in Congress and across America by enthusiastically embracing and executing its counsel. Maybe if he had constructed this commission and heeded its advice a few years ago the world would be in a much better place. There is something to be said for learning from your mistakes Mr. President. So take the advice of a lowly accountant from Delaware: Shut up and listen for a change, cowboy!
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How 'bout the Shiites and Sunnis who are slaughtering each other over religious differences shut up and listen, seeing as how they're the one perpetuating the violence in Iraq, not Mr. Bush.
Tell me, exactly, what magic solution does the commission have to stop them from murdering people? Maybe their report suggests dropping containers of laughing gas on Baghdad?
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