The Iraq War retrospective Thread

[Occhidiangela]

Perhaps, but as far as I can see Bush has in fact managed to do exactly what he wants even with a democratically controlled congress, who (according to Seymour Hersh anyway) had to approve funding for covert operations against Iran.

Wrong again. He had to start using the veto power after 2006.

Gee, I wonder why that heppened?

Funny, the challenge to Gitmo grows stronger.

Gee, I wonder why that heppened?

He had to fire Rummy.

Gee, I wonder why that happened?

He had to hire Gates. (Read, someone who would pass Congressional hazing.)

Gee, I wonder why that heppened?

Here's a hint: his Congressional rubber stamp is no more.

Occhi