Reply #10: Here are some Right Web Publications - Not "Crock", not right-wing.

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Iraq After Petraeus: The More Things Change ...
John Isaacs | September 19, 2007
David Petraeus and Ryan Crocker's defense of the "surge" strategy confirmed the divide in Congress over the Iraq War. While their testimony may have given President Bush some breathing space to avoid making hard decisions on the direction of the war, pending legislation in on Capitol Hill will undoubtedly put Republicans in an uncomfortable situation. Although many voters may be disappointed over the lack of congressional progress regarding the war, they are unlikely to swing back to Republicans if more than 100,000 U.S. troops still remain in the country 14 months from now.

The Surge Scam: Getting Rid of the Goat
Commentary by Leon Hadar | September 12, 2007
A vague commitment to end the surge in Iraq, coupled with the supposed credibility of General Petraeus, could buy President Bush more time to pursue his military offensive in Iraq and leave the mess there to his successor in the White House. But anti-war critics question Petraeus' credibility, arguing that he is not only identified with the failed U.S. strategy in Iraq but also that he has become a political ally of Bush and of Republicans. Democrats have failed to mount a serious challenge to Petraeus, allowing him, and by extension the Bush administration, to set the terms of the current debate on Iraq.

Iran and the Enduring Stockpile
By Anthony Newkirk | August 24, 2007
The Bush administration and many of the 2008 presidential hopefuls often highlight the threat posed by Iran's potential to develop nuclear weapons. Left unsaid in the rhetoric is how the U.S. nuclear arsenal, seen by some as a violation of international agreements, provides cover for countries that are looking for convenient justifications for going nuclear.

Dangerous Delusions
Commentary by Leon Hadar | August 15, 2007
The president and some of his advisers seem to occupy a parallel universe that one might call "Neocon World," where the "surge" is working, the United States is winning in Iraq, and peace will soon come to the Promised Land and to the entire Middle East. It is a dangerous delusion.

The United States and "Regime Change" in Iran
By Stephen Zunes | August 7, 2007
The record is clear: Imposing democracy and freedom on other countries is less effective than internal, civil society-led movements. Freedom and democracy will one day come to Iran, but it will be in spite of—rather than because of—the policies of the United States.

Whither the "Global Democratic Revolution"?
By Tom Barry | July 31, 2007
Promoting democratic change is a worthy foreign policy goal that has deep roots in both the Republican and Democratic Parties. The challenge is to promote that policy in the post-Bush era so that the ideal is not tainted by narrow national interests or ideological agendas.

Democrats Controlling Congress:
A Six-Month Assessment
By John Isaacs | July 25, 2007
The Democrats took over both houses of Congress six months ago with ambitious foreign policy and defense agendas aimed at turning back many of the perceived mistakes of the Bush administration and reining in some of its more ambitious and controversial weapons programs. The Dems have had mixed results thus far, but it seems likely that nuclear weapons production, the Iraq War, missile defense, and the breadth of the "war on terrorism" will remain on the congressional agenda for the duration of President Bush's time in office.