In Case You Missed It

W said pretty much what you'd expect. Yes, he's continuing the response he began on September 11 (which he mentioned five times). Yes, we're making progress in Iraq, and everything's coming along nicely. No, we're not going to rush out of there. He was speaking in front of troops at Fort Bragg who remained very stoic throughout the presentation, so W did not get the cheering and enthusiasm he might've gotten used to in front of the crowds full of ringers to whom he usually speaks.

Harry Reid responded with something we should all keep in mind:

The President's numerous references to September 11th did not provide a way forward in Iraq, they only served to remind the American people that our most dangerous enemy, namely Osama bin Laden, is still on the loose and Al Qaeda remains capable of doing this nation great harm nearly four years after it attacked America.

The administration has no new ideas, and more and more people are beginning to notice.