February 28, 2003

Iraq

While I do not agree with Josh Marshall that there is really a case to take out Saddam I do agree with the two points he raises today:

The administration has already done massive damage to our standing in the world. And they've managed to create facts on the ground -- intentionally and unintentionally -- which make pulling back arguably more dangerous than pushing ahead. The question is no longer what the ideal thing to do is. It's more aptly described as which of the really bad alternatives is best to choose given the jam the administration has backed us into.

Yes, there has been massive damage done. And it will take years to undo.

And, yes, there is probably an overwhelming perception in the whitehouse that they have committed too much to be able to pull back without firing a shot (of course, we should not forget that they have not stopped firing since the cease fire).

Posted by Steve on February 28, 2003
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