The only real question about the planned "surge" in Iraq -- which is better described as a Vietnam-style escalation -- is whether its proponents are cynical or delusional. -- Paul Krugman, NYT, 1/8/07(via Instapundit)
There is nothing ahead but even greater disaster in Iraq. -- NYT Editorial, 1/11/07
What anyone in Congress with half a brain knows is that the surge was sabotaged before it began. -- Frank Rich, NYT, 2/11/07
Keeping troops in Iraq has steadily increased the risk of a bloodbath. The best way to reduce that risk is, I think, to announce a timetable for withdrawal and to begin a different kind of surge: of diplomacy. -- Nicholas Kristof, NYT, 2/13/07
The senator supported a war that didn't need to be fought and is a cheerleader for a surge that won't work. -- Maureen Dowd, NYT, 2/24/07
Thursday, September 04, 2008
QOTD
Eric Posner at Volokh Conspiracy catalogs NY Times columnists on the surge, including:
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Who is dealing with the threat to civilization caused by Iran? Anybody out there?
With Russia and Iran united, what is the next logical step to protect democracy and freedom?
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