Better Never Late

On July 8th, The New York Times finally published an editorial piece that unequivocally calls for US withdrawal from the war. It can be found here. I agree with their detailed analysis of what needs to be done and the risks involved. But it is the right thing to do.

The only bone I have to pick with them is from this passage snuck in after declaring that it's time to withdraw:

Like many Americans, we have put off that conclusion, waiting for a sign that President Bush was seriously trying to dig the United States out of the disaster he created by invading Iraq without sufficient cause, in the face of global opposition, and without a plan to stabilize the country afterward. [Emphasis Eliel's--Ed.]

They mean "many Americans" for ever-decreasing values of "many" by my understanding. Here's an article from almost two years ago that shows what I mean:

Right now, the polls suggest a similar move. 13% want us to send more troops (the McCain position), 28% want us to muddle on as we are now, 23% want us to withdraw some of our boys, and 33% want a full pullout. For those keeping score at home, that means 41% want to continue this fight and 56% want to end it. [With "right now" being August 25th, 2005--Ed.]