Newsweek: Some Bush admin officials believe Petraeus report will show no improvements on the ground

[sabra]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18727565/site/newsweek/page/2/

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Things are so stuck that come September, when Petraeus gives his official assessment to Bush about whether the surge is succeeding, there is likely to be no improvement on the ground at all. That, at least, is the view of some officials inside the Bush administration who were formerly somewhat optimistic. This in turn will reignite Democrat-led efforts to impose a withdrawal deadline, which will accelerate the Iraqi deal-cutting.

[TwilightGardener]

1. They'll fabricate progress. Have no fear.

[habitual]

3. yes, of course they will.

they've been consistent liars about the progress being made from the get-go.

Problem is, nobody believes their crap anymore.

[ck4829]

2. Petraeus before he gives his report

Bush: "Hehehe, like the new belt I gave you, Petrayus?"

Petraeus: "Um... Yes... Sir."

Bush: "Good, now go tell Congress that everything is all peachy keen, and you won't get shocked again, hehehe."

[jojo54]

4. LOL! n/t