"Stomach" is not the problem. It's the lack of brains that is the problem.

Bush is busying fishing around for someone who tells him what he wants to hear (Or maybe he's listening to the Jesus in his head again).

A smarter man would have declared "mission accomplished" long ago and left Iraq to the UN and/or Arab league to sort out. But then that assumes the reasons stated for the war were the real ones, and not 1) eliminating one of Israel's enemies, 2) "privatizing" (stealing) the oil, 3) establishing permanent military bases, etc.

Dave in TN,
I think the American people have shown they have a really strong stomach to have tolerated the Bush Administration for as long as they have without heaving.

Just watched the presser on c-span. "Stomach" is the buzz word of the day. It's nice to hear the media finally say something about a "lack of stomach" in America. I'm going to go get a snack now. :-)

Oh, good. And how many young boys and part-time National Guardsmen will give up their lives while Bush and his crew "Get it right?" I was a naive teenager in Vietnam, 1967-1969, and my question now, as then, finally-- is the oft asked, seldom answered, "When will they ever learn?"

Please consider reporting on Prince Turki al-Faisal's abrupt resignation as Saudi ambassador to the U.S. One has to think something strange is going on especially in light of recent events vis-a-vis Iraq and its neighbors. Can you shed more light on the subject? Thanks--

I think it was in the 4th grade...Many Many years ago, I heard the axiom. "He who know HOW will always have a job, and He who knows WHY will always be his Boss.."

It is abundantly clear that this does NOT apply to the level of civilian and military decision making now stampeding through Washington..

Stampede - A mass impulsive action:

Why is Bush on what is now termed as a Listening Tour anyway.. Based on recent rhetoric, he will only finally listen when someone tells him what he wants to hear.

The problem as I see it is that only those educated in the art of war and peace are capable of listening and understanding. To me, a degree in business education doesn't quite full the bill in this case!

Are we looking for a man with both...Bush should humble himself and beg for Colin Powell to take the reins help guide us out of this mess.

Please give prominent coverage to the unannounced departure of Prince Turki al-Faisal. The ambassador from Sunni-aligned Saudi Arabia returned there after only 15 months of service in the U.S. The last time that the ambassadorship changed was on September 4, 2001.

Is the U.S. in for another terrorist or war surprise?

Given that Iran is pro-Shia, that the majority of Iraqi oil fields are located in Shia-controlled areas, and that the Saudis are aligned with the oil-starved Sunni areas of Iraq, is this the pre-Middle East conflagration scenario?

Given that the U.S. occupied Iraqi military bases being built are all located in close approximation to oil production facilities (in Shia territory), where does this leave the U.S. military?

While Bush fiddles, ....

Brian
Regarding a bloggers comment Michael from New Jersey he has a point about our officials not knowing the difference between Sunni, Shiites and Kurds. Most Americans have followed the Iraq conflict and learned a great deal about the Middle East and the culture. Now if our officials don't know the difference and what group the Middle East leaders belong to how do you come to a conclusion. It's like giving a book report without reading the book. No wonder Bush is in a mess. He doesn't know and the people he put as advisers don't know. America has many culture groups if a Spanish person goes to the home of an African American would you expect a Spanish meal? Our leaders have to get educated on the culture and religions of the countries they want to invade. No wonder the United States is falling behind in education as other countries know more about us then we know about them. Those who aren't educated will be followers not leaders. With all the availability materials such as books, computers, TV and people from all over the world one would think our leaders would know more then they do.