We Admit It: We Were Wrong

Dr. X posts this from the Roosevelt Study Center:

"Dear President Bush -

"Although it is perhaps fair to say that the contributors to this blog have not always seen eye-to-eye with you on the details of certain issues, I think we could also say that your regime, er, administration, has challenged all Americans, sparking a lively debate on the relative merits of scientific humanism, as opposed to, say, intransigent kleptocracy masquerading as a principled imposition of religious doctrine, complemented by a sweeping rollback of basic human rights.

"Both systems have their advocates, and many views have been expressed. But from beginning to end you have consistently articulated a vision of Pax Americana, the use of our Nation's resources to enforce order in a world that's constantly trying to be disorderly. (Science Theory promoters call this entropy, but, given their agenda, that's exactly what you'd expect them to say.)

"Nowhere has this been more evident than in Iraq. To be fair, some people thought Saddam Hussein was not unconnected with terrorism (James Woolsey and Laurie Mylroie come to mind), and a lot of smart people thought we would eventually have to take Saddam down. Well, as they say, Mission Accomplished.

"Now, of course, there were details, a bit of mopping up, a touch of nation-building, an intramural rumpus or three. But it seems pretty clear that you were right. Perseverance has paid off.

"We've won.

"And now the only logical thing to do is withdraw our forces, lest we be view by other nations as an imperial power trying to seize valuable energy assets while hypocritically waving the banner of freedom. We're sure that's the last thing you want, too.

"We hope this finds you well,

"Your Loyal Subjects at Isengard.gov."