New National Intelligence Estimate: “Victory” not at all certain in Iraq
Pesky facts getting in the way of John McCain’s petulantly childish talking points again:
A new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) reportedly “warns that unresolved ethnic and sectarian tensions in Iraq could unleash a new wave of violence, potentially reversing the major security and political gains achieved over the last year.” McClatchy notes that the NIE’s findings “cast doubts on McCain’s frequent assertions that the United States is ‘on a path to victory” and instead echo Gen. David Petraeus, who has objected to using the word “victory” for war in Iraq.
See? McCain lies about Petraeus, too. As every major source has concluded, the drop in violence had to do with ethnic cleansing and separating the ethnic groups, yet none of the sectarian and ethnic problems were solved. Basically, we’re nearing the point where the band-aid is going to have to be changed, and we’ll see what happens when it’s ripped off.
