And Democrats still go around stating that they support the troops. When will people stop believing this lie?

In their hurry to bring about the extinction of Republicans (who can look at the big picture), they will bring about America's extinction also. But at least they can say, we destroyed our enemy. Makes you wonder who they think is the real enemy.... Islamic Terrorists or Republicans?

It would also mean they don't vote with the ruling coalition anymore, either. They have 30 out of the 130 seats, so it's possible the government will fall.

Brian,

Maybe not, as a new coalition is being formed between parties for national interest of Iraq. Led by Allawi I believe that would most likely team with Maliki.

Interesting to watch as a new democracy begins to understand political negotiations. The extremist are moved to the sides of power on either side and hopefully a middle consensus builds.

Much of this depends upon investment coming into all areas of Iraq and I think there are probably many carrots being waved in front of the faces of all the Sheiks if they clean up their respective areas.

I don't know if it's betting on defeat or facing reality. The reality is that the situation in Iraq is not going to get any better without adding 250,000 more troops. Democrats and many Republicans know this already. The White House does too, but they will lose politically if they withdraw, so they stay in knowing it will cost more lives.