The Economist on Petraeus/Crocker

In its Sept. 15th issue, The Economist says Petraeus and Crocker did not wow them, Petraeus was spinning and Crocker was unconvincing except when he said that removing U.S. troops now would be disastrous for Iraq. For that reason alone, U.S. troops should remain in Iraq for now, according to The Economist.

Whatever. Wouldn't want to be optimistic. Best to be cynical and protect your rep.