What is the Purpose and Goal of the Iraq Study Group

[ConsAreLiars]

Poll question: What is the Purpose and Goal of the Iraq Study Group

I'm interesting in hearing views of DUers on how they see this latest version of the "blue ribbon commissions" that pop up when the US people seem to have lost confidence in the ruling elite. If I've missed some obvious options, I'll try to add them in before the editing period expires.

(edit syntax, and add another option)

[Poll_Blind]

1. I voted for option 1. Can those who believe this supports PNAC...

...maybe cut and paste some of the recommendations which they believe support the PNAC angle? From what I've read (about the first third before life intruded) this doesn't seem like the work of PNAC. In fact, I suspect PNAC wants to stay the hell away from any portion of this, working hard to focus everyone's attention on Iran.

PB

[rurallib]

2. A group put together to provide yet another diversion

while Bushco continues to rob the treasury blind and destroy the constitution so the media and congress can pretend to be doing something constructive.

[ConsAreLiars]

4. I added a "A stalling action" to approximate

your views and those of niyad.

[niyad]

3. nothing but a sop that makes it look as though this maladministration actually

cares about what is going on--a useless study that is designed to make people feel good, but will accomplish exactly nothing.

[Warren Stupidity]

5. "salvage the PNAC plan" is close enough.

More precisely: stay the course until after 1-20-09 and then blame the Democratic president for the defeat.

[Jed Dilligan]

6. Stalling

Study groups are for passing exams, not ending wars. Everyone already knew the war had to end and the outcome would be bad for everyone. That's why they voted the 109th Congress out, which in turn is why Iraq is now being "studied."

[Warren Stupidity]

7. Ah - now you added my option. Too late for me. nt.

[ConsAreLiars]

10. Alll polls suck (sorry)

Better late than never, I guess.

[pinto]

8. A well publicized and political cry for help with this mess, imo.

[oasis]

9. To provide Chimpy's sinking legacy with a flotation device.(eom)

[PsN2Wind]

11. Provide cover for Dubya

and a chance for Baker and O'Connor to try and redeem themselves for foisting this guy on the country.

[ConsAreLiars]

12. Thanks to all for the votes and comments

A small sample, but I've seen a lot of comments on the details of the report and wondered how folks understood the purpose of the ISG. Thanks for reaffirming my confidence in the collective wisdom of this forum.