James Baker: Idiot

I'll tell ya, this Iraq Panel has some really terrific ideas: talk, then get the hell out:

WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States faces a "grave and deteriorating" situation after three years of war in Iraq, a high-level commission warned bluntly on Wednesday, recommending enhanced diplomacy to stabilize the country and hopefully permit the withdrawal of most combat troops by early 2008.

Believe it or not, I agree. We're not trying to win this thing, anyway, so we might as well fold up shop.

The report called for the administration to try to engage Syria and Iran in diplomacy as part of an effort to bring stability to Iraq - even though Bush has said previously he would not negotiate with either country.

Brilliant! We should talk to Syria and Iran. You remember them, right? They're the guys funneling in terrorists and militia personnel into Iraq to destabilize the country and kill American soldiers. Then, after we leave, they can swoop in and take over. Good plan, James!

(H/T - AP)