Assumptions: GWB followed his heart against the advice of Congressional and Pentagon leaders and instituted the troop surge in Iraq on his own advice and volition because of the 2006 GOP losses in Congress. Even the GWB believers were astonished and wondered if he was sane.
Facts: GWB has consistently fought against setting a timetable for troop withdrawals from Iraq because it forecast us leaving the battle unfinished and gave the enemy comfort and a timetable for resurgence of their own. The November election for US President is November 4th.
Today: GWB announces a timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq. Some troops by November, others by February.
Conclusion: Even GWB can change colors to keep the war going and the party in power.
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