Brits Do it Too

By Joe Klein | @JoeKleinTIME | October 31, 2007 | +

They can be every bit as duplicitous about Iraq as the Bush Administration. I think this bit about the rationale for leaving Basra now is particularly hilarious:

Defense Secretary Des Browne cited an improving security situation in Iraq and the increasing ability of Iraqi forces and government institutions to handle their own security.

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Our Pakistani Allies

In another demonstration of diplomatic silliness, the Pakistanis have convicted the doctor who helped us find Osama bin Laden of treason and sentenced him to 33 years in prison. This helps to clarify which side the Pakistanis are actually on. Hint: it’s not ours. I’ll have more about this in my print column tomorrow.
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