so, the surge is working, but only as long as our troops remain there

General won't promise more Iraq pullouts

WASHINGTON - The top U.S. commander in Iraq told Congress Tuesday that hard-won gains in the war zone are too fragile to promise any troop pullouts beyond this summer, holding his ground against impatient Democrats and refusing to commit to more withdrawals before President Bush leaves office in January.

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So, the surge really hasn't done anything lasting at all - it slightly reduced violence where the troops were stationed, caused more violence in other areas, and did nothing whatsoever for the political climate.

Sounds like vintage bush! Pretty much useless...