Wes Clark is proving to be a solid voice in the Democratic corner. His editorial detailing the implications for troop withdrawal in Iraq, especially with regard to Iran, is worthy of a read.

Although my instinct says there should be significant drawing down of troops, there is a pragmatic side that says we have to make sure things are stable before we leave. How that 'stability' becomes a reality is a trick that the current administration has not solved. I think Clark is a realist that is at least making some sense; sense that is not prejudiced by the shit-storm in D.C.