Bush Declares Sacrifice in Iraq to Be 'Worth It'.

Point-by-point rebuttal of President "Chicken-hawk" Bush's speech:

1. There is no credible evidence that Saddam Hussein ever aided or abetted Al Qaeda or terrorists in general. This constant reference to September 11 is getting tiring.

2. The enemies America now faces in Iraq are enemies you created by the very act of invading Iraq.

3. It will only be a great turning point if you actually win (the war not just the battle). Right now, that's still up in the air. More importantly, a lot of people don't think you (or anyone in your administration for that matter) possess the kind of skills, foresight, vision and commitment necessary to win.

4. Ah, yes. Iraqi security forces. Security forces so riddled with infiltrators that you can't even tell friend from foe. Security forces whose training isn't exactly up to scratch. Yes, the great Iraqi security forces, America's last best hope. Bullshit.

5. Is Iraq worth the sacrifice? Only if the American (and Iraqi) people actually see, feel and taste progress toward peace and stability. Unfortunately, they don't have that. What they have are daily car and suicide bombings, political assasinations, a never-ending insurgency and a government that can't seem to govern. After two years, everyone has a right to expect tangible progress toward better lives. No one has seen that yet.