I will use an analogy to better explain exactly what's happening on the ground in Iraq.  Retired Army Col. Doug Macgregor described our efforts as a “cash-for-peace” scheme.  In fact, I believe it’s a “cash- for- piece- of- Shiite- ass” scheme.  Permit me to explain.

The fact is that we’re splurging in Iraq too quickly.  But after a few months, I promise you, Iraq will turn to someone younger and Muslimier than us...  Iran!

The fact is that it’s going to be very hard to withdraw before we splurge again.