The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson had a good column yesterday about the still grim situation in Iraq. The surge was supposed to provide political cover to enable the Iraqis to forge new laws and agreements, most of which have failed to materialize. Remember "as they stand up, we'll stand down?" We're the ones that are standing.
In an ironic note, Robinson points out that Ahmadinejad's recent visit to Baghdad involved a ceremonial motorcade and an tour of the city. When Dumbya the Decider visits Iraq, he literally has to sneak into the country, often at night; no motorcades, no showy welcomes. So who had been the big winner in the region in the aftermath of the invasion? Iran.
