Democracies are very bad at aggressive wars. Hence the way this one was initially dressed up as defensive (rather like NATO in Afghanistan, I guess).

Foreign policy doesn't excuse lying about how things are going, or how things are planned to go.

So far, the concept of the war was a fiasco, the planning was dire and yes people are dying because of that. I personally think that failing to invade in 1991 was the biggest chance missed.

The topic isn't concerning whether the USA should stay or flee, and nor should a report stating that things are getting worse be the cause of this.

But if fighting a war relies on lying to the locals, the world and even the people in America then this needs to be reconsidered.

If for example Americans are generally cowards then so be it. Fight no wars that take longer than a week. Fight through third parties and mercenaries. But know thyself and don't try to lie to thyself.

Bush is there by the people for the people.