Unfortunately, we were NOT greeted as liberators. That's disappointing to most and shocking to neocons. Mailiki's crowing in "local politics" mode. Besides. He'll want that US troop support within reach since Iraq's not ready to take on 'ol "Ok-med" and the Iranians...Earth to West: ANY nation would tire of being occupied by a foreign military for seven years. If you expect undying "love", it's time to trade in that "Bush doctrine" handbook.

The governor used a basketball metaphor about a point guard knowing when to pass the ball "in a full court press"...Well there's no doubt that Palin is a "baller"...Several hundred posts on a holiday emphasizes that fact..But "star power" also means accepting responsibility when the pressure's on. Would Michael Jordan put himself on the bench?...No!..He'd be out there DEMANDING the ball. Yes, Palin is a baller. Too bad she's not a "go-to gal". That's what the GOP needs....desperately.