Disconnect

This would be funny if it wasn't so sad and completely dangerous:

CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush on Sunday promoted a proposed Iraqi constitution that goes to voters without the Sunni backing the White House aggressively worked to secure, hailing the document for offering "far-reaching protections for human freedoms."

"Their example is an inspiration to all who share the universal values of freedom, democracy and the rule of law," Bush told reporters from a helicopter hangar at his Texas ranch. "This is a document of which the Iraqis and the rest of the world can be proud."

Bush dismissed the constitution's rejection by 15 members of the Sunni negotiating team as the opinion of a few.

"There are strong beliefs among other Sunnis that this constitution is good for all Iraqis, and that it adequately reflects compromises suitable to all groups," he said.

Does he get reports on the same "Iraq" as everyone else? Obviously, no, his are filtered for "happy talk" clarity. That statement is the clearest depiction of the credibility gap in this Administration that I've ever seen. Put it this way: when Iran agrees with you that the Constitution is a great victory, it's time to dig a little deeper.

Of course, we knew Bush would strut out and proclaim another "turning the corner" moment if the Constitution was turned in literally written in the blood of Sunni women (rather than figuratively).

Meanwhile, Louisiana will have a far more difficult time saving lives and providing emergency services after a horrendous storm that's about to hit, because so much of their National Guard is over in Iraq. Actions have consequences, and these are tragic.

We will never have the ability to win in Iraq until the executive branch, led by the commander-in-chief, starts being truthful with themselves.