The newest version of the same

BAGHDAD - Washington's top general and diplomat in Iraq conceded on Monday that past experience might breed doubts about a new U.S.-backed Iraqi security plan for Baghdad but they insisted this time will be different. Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, a Shi'ite Islamist, announced the plan a week ago and President Bush has pledged 21,500 extra troops, most for Baghdad, saying the plan's success will "in large part determine the outcome in Iraq."

I don't think anything the US does will determine the outcome in Iraq. All it will determine is how long it will take them to drive us out. Eventually, despite our worst efforts to keep them from getting to do this, Iraq will determine their own future.