The Iraq War Report:Updated

Gen. David Petraeus says we are making gains.

"In long-awaited testimony, the commanding general of the war said last winter's buildup in U.S. troops had met its military objectives "in large measure." Rebutting charges that he was merely doing the White House's bidding, he said firmly, "I wrote this testimony myself. It has not been cleared by nor shared with anyone in the Pentagon, the White House or the Congress."

"The level of security incidents has declined in eight of the past 12 weeks, with the level of incidents in the past two weeks the lowest since June of 2006. Petraeus also said the Iraqi military is slowly gaining competence and gradually "taking on more responsibility for their security."

"He cited Anbar province as an example of Iraqis turning against terrorists, adding, "we are seeing similar actions in other locations as well."

Sounds good, but before he could even make his statements, protesters and groups like Moveon.org (with an ad in the New York Treason Times mocking the general, calling him Generals Betray Us.), were already poo-pooing it. Of course. Heaven forbid they actually cheer good news.

Cindy Sheehan, who I was assured had FUCKING RETIRED, was apparently arrested at the hearing.

The left in this country will stop at nothing to see America fail.

Key Quotes:
"Today, ostensibly on behalf of National Democrats, Democrat front group MoveOn.org is calling a unanimously confirmed United States General a liar and betrayer of the public trust. Apparently the prospect of campaign funds is enough of an incentive for Senate Democrats to stand idly by while a respected General is maligned before he has even presented his report to Congress." -Sen. John Ensign,Nevada

"Up front, my sense is that we have achieved tactical momentum and wrested the initiative from our enemies in a number of areas in Iraq," -Gen. David Petraeus

"There will be no single moment in which we can claim victory; any turning point will likely only be recognized in retrospect". -Ryan C. Crocker

"Iran plays a harmful role in Iraq." -Ryan C. Crocker

""It is increasingly apparent to both coalition and Iraqi leaders that Iran, through the use of the Quds force, seeks to turn the Iraqi special groups into a Hezbollah-like force to serve its interests and fight a proxy war against the Iraqi state and coalition forces in Iraq," -Petraeus

"As soon as Rep. Ike Skelton gaveled a joint Congressional hearing to order this morning, protesters could be heard yelling "war criminal" at Army Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker"

"ASSHOLES" -Duncan Hunter on the Code Pinko nut jobs screaming and being escorted out every few minutes for being disrutpive 3 year olds. (Good one Dunc!)