tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705460.post2599042274047940680..comments2024-01-21T00:21:39.004-06:00Comments on Three Wise Men: IdiocyAlexander Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041808057755360625noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7705460.post-46375147660659777992007-04-10T12:41:00.000-05:002007-04-10T12:41:00.000-05:00Yeah, it's funny how Broder's idea of "bipartisan ...Yeah, it's funny how Broder's idea of "bipartisan compromise" always means that Democrats get none of what they want, and Bush gets exactly what he wants. The idea of promoting benchmarks in place of a firm timeline is already the official position of the Bush administration. Of course, as you said, nothing can be done to assure that Bush will hold the Iraqi gov't accountable for meeting them and will change his strategy one bit if they don't. Hell, even the mere threat of withdrawal probably does more to pressure the Iraqis to get their act together more than vague "benchmarks."adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863984001571739736noreply@blogger.com