The Surge

I almost feel sorry for Bush.

He made such a big deal about the troop surge, saying we had to trust him, let him act as Commander in Chief, confidence, bravado, tough-talking, etc, etc. He got a whole bunch of Republicans to support him, but now, before the increase has even had a chance to succeed or fail, his own guys are backing off! So now, like a man pleading with a loan shark, he's reduced to effectively begging them to give him some more time.

But I don't actually feel sorry for him because despite his confident claims that this surge was going to be the difference, this was going to work, etc, he is now flip-flopping and saying that if this one doesn't work, then maybe he'll consider another strategy.

Spineless goon!