I believe that the destruction of the Presidential ambitions of John McCain may now be considered part of the collateral damage of the Iraq War. BlunderBush is intent in preserving a record of perfect error in Iraq, and Big Ballsy John McCain is intent on supporting War, War, War, 7 X 24. This is a fatal combination for McCain's ambitions. As the "surge" casualties mount, McCain will be praising Bush's toughness and resolve, and boasting about how he would light an even bigger fire. This will not put him in the White House.
We can take no pleasure in the prolongation of the Iraq war, but it is likely that the worsening debacle will save us from electing another Militarist Authoritarian to the White House. Good riddance, John McCain! You will never have the opportunity to send young Americans to die for your sense of glory.