Michael Ledeen: "And while I thought he [Rumsfeld] should be replaced, I found the manner and the moment of his purge utterly disgusting. What was the rush?"

I agree with Ledeen on this but the defeat in election was too big and Bush had to bring something to the table. It is unfortunate that one of the best doctrines proposed for the Middle East was abounded by President Bush himself -- the moment he turned the wheel and took the wrong exit! And... it is too late. Separated states are all that can save Iraq... but that doesn't mean ethnic cleansing will not continue for the next several years. A balkanized future is Iraq's path to peace now! Will that be the future for Iran?

Somehow the Iranians never find that NorthStar!