It is true that Iraqi troops are coming on stream, but I believe that we could use more US (or Brit) troops for the interim period. Like I said, though, the left would love nothing more than for Bush to send more troops over there - they would have a field day. There is not an ounce of recognition in them that it might be the best thing to do for our nation (or Iraq) and for the troops already over there, it would be just another tool for them to go after Bush which is the only thing that matters to them.