Look, if the genocide vote was, in fact, a conspiracy to push Turkey into invading Iraq, then Democratic lawmakers would be pleased with Turkey's new belligerence, correct? And they would push the vote through regardless, since a new war would be their aim.

In fact, the opposite is happening.

Worried about antagonizing Turkish leaders, House members from both parties have begun to withdraw their support from a resolution supported by the Democratic leadership that would condemn as genocide the mass killings of Armenians nearly a century ago.

Almost a dozen lawmakers had shifted against the measure over the last 24 hours, accelerating a sudden exodus that has cast deep doubt over the measure’s prospects.

I hate to repeat myself, but never ascribe to conspiracy that which can be explained by incompetence. Large conspiracies are difficult to coordinate and almost impossible to conceal. Groups of people behaving stupidly, however, are as common as dirt.

DevDave, I have never said that I thought the genocide resolution was a good idea (in fact, I have stated the opposite). All I have argued was that lack of planning and brains was a more likely explanation than a plot to destroy America. If this makes me Nancy Pelosi's secret cabin boy in your eyes, then what's to say? Much like your chosen political party, you are defining your circle of friends in ever-diminishing radii.