NIE on Iraq is out. Sigh. As usual, Kerry was right ... about everything.

[beachmom]

http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/archives/002469.php

Well, it says the only solution to the problem is a political one; however, it says that solution is unlikely:

The Sunnis remain "unwilling to accept minority status" and believe the Shiite majority is a stalking horse for Iran. The Shiites remain "deeply insecure" about their hold on power, meaning that the Shiite leadership views U.S.-desired compromises -- on oil, federalism and power-sharing -- as a threat to its position.

And on Bush's surge?:

...even if violence is diminished, given the current winner-take-all attitude and sectarian animosities infecting the political scene, Iraqi leaders will be hard pressed to achieve sustained political reconciliation in the time frame of this Estimate.

(Kerry right again -- he said both sides think they can win)

And on Iran:

Iraq's neighbors are "not likely to be a major driver of violence or the prospects for stability because of the self-sustaining character of Iraq's internal sectarian dynamics."

So stop blaming Iran, Mr. Bush. I think this will be helpful in averting war with Iran (maybe).

[rox63]

1. I hope these points get wide play in the MSM

Unfortunately, I doubt they will. :(

The article also points out that this is jut from the unclassified part of the report. I wonder what horrors the full version holds? :scared:

[ProSense]

2. Quagmire.

Beachmom, add your post here. Thanks.