[KevinTheOmnivore]

There was nothing reasonable about the comment, and added nothing to the discussion Preechr had initiated. You could be attacking Ziggy for beginning the derailment, but instead go after me for finishing it. Perhaps that's because you don't like what i have to say, so you lash out. It seems like a rather old habit of yours.

First of all, if you're going to use the phrase, get the damn thing right. The elusive point of the article is that war critics present no alternative to stabilizing Iraq, or defeating terrorism. Some seem to doubt that the latter even exists. They'd rather hate the president, hate America, and win big next week (woohoo!). If Dems take Congress next week, what will happen first? A. Peace comes to Iraq, or B. The president is impeached? If either were likely, my money would be on B.

So is that what Mr. Santayans meant? Inaction and cynicism?