A man's most open actions have a secret side to them.
Joseph Conrad

The ironically named "institute for peace" releases it's Iraq study group report today. Whether or not Bush heeds it's advice, only he and time can tell.

One has to beg the question, why has Bush set up these elaborate groups, with gravitas and budgets, only to ignore their collected wisdom? Did he hope in his heart of hearts that these groups would affirm that he's doing the right thing? Perhaps he hoped that "loyalty" which is so important to him, would override common sense. Loyalty is important to me, I wouldn't put myself in a position to criticize someone I was loyal to.

Methinks Bush has a niggling demon on his shoulder whispering into his ear. He knows he's doing the wrong thing, but his ego won't let him back down.