A helpful overview of five Iraq war initiatives, which the Democratic Congress plans to introduce in coming days. For each initiative, this report explains how it would work, its political purpose and likelihood of passage. This report provides useful context to help the public make sense of these often confusing legislative mechanisms.

It is as the title promises, an excellent guide to Democrat's plans to end the war. Too bad this congress doesn't have the votes to completely halt Iraq as did the congress which cut off funds for Vietnam, thus ending that conflict.

I like the style of this piece, providing a guide format makes navigating this legislation easier. That said, I think the context provided needs some work. The Democrats are under extreme pressure from core party constituents to accomplish something meaningful in terms of ending the war. The piece alludes to public support for the war waning, but doesn't site polls that show the extent of discontent in both parties - therefore the balance of the piece is lacking.

Good summary of the prospective bills. No ethics or costs considered, only politicial positioning considerations on how to end the folly. The article persists in calling it a "war" rather than an invasion and occupation. The most comprehensive solution that is prescribed by the constitution is impeachement, which is not discussed in the article.

Straightforward story on the "song and dance" in Washington, D.C. - how things are done, inch by inch. Lists all the "serious" initiatives that might be considered for incorporation in a must-pass Defense authorization bill. Includes "stalking horses" which stand no chance of being passed but might stake out more "moderate" possibilities. The problem is, this war is not an issue that will be solved by a compromise solution - either we pull out or we don't, it's like being halfway pregnant. What we are likely to see is a partial pullback of American troops to bases outside Iraq, strengthening of bases inside Iraq, and continued U.S. bombing campaigns and perhaps intermittent "anti-terrorist" strikes, something like what Israel ... More »

A mostly unbiased look at the Democrats options for ending the War in Iraq, and their chances of success. A good read.

One wonders: Are there any Democrats with a plan to win the war? If their intent is to act to make sure that we lose the war, to the great gain of our enemies, foreign and domestic, is that not grounds for charges of Treason?