Galbreath on January Elections
I think I can say this while still maintaining the respect I have for the judgement and insight of Peter Galbreath, but I think he's dead wrong on postponing Iraqi elections. Leave the date set in concrete and let the Iraqi reality rotate around it. Already, insurgents are learning it may be a wiser course to operate politically rather that militarily. Any postponement will only begat future postponements ... and if an election outcome is not accepted on January 30, then there is no guarantee that it will be any more accepted once more time is granted.