*Friedman Units

also at Lutton Square

MSNBC: Talabani: U.S. troops should stay 3 more years
Iraqi president denies civil war in Iraq but asks for help defeating terrorists

PS Don't worry about the capital. We know where the good news is; it's east, west, south and north somewhat of Baghdad:

“There is no civil war. The media is focusing only on the negative side of Iraq. ... We need to give the real picture. It’s not just car bombs. Visit Iraq from the north to the south. Never mind Baghdad,” he told reporters.

Listen, if they want to talk timelines, after the election, let's do it. That's what most Americans and most sensible candidates are considering. Light at the end of the tunnel and getting our troops out of the line of fire. I don't think the Iraqi's can pull it together on a national, unified level, but let's get them on board with taking care of their own...