Signs of progress

With 70 US soldiers killed in Iraq in October, this month has become the deadliest on record. Think that means we are losing? Think again.

Using typical Bushian logic, the administration has argued that increased violence is a sign of progress in Iraq. The more casualties there, are the more we are winning. Why? Because it means we are taking the fight to the enemy.

Applying Bushian logic to other areas, the administration has argued that low poll numbers prove Bush is actually doing a good job, increased national debt means the country has a healthy economy, and dwindling test scores means we are getting smarter.

We can all use a little Bushian logic in our lives. Honey, I didn't bring you flowers...which proves I love you. I ran over your cat...because I care.

As dawn breaks over marblehead, Bush has finally understood the parallel between Iraq and Vietnam - three weeks before the mid term elections, telling ABC news that Thomas Friedman might be right in his NYTimes Op-Ed comparing the violence in Iraq with the Tet offensive.

Here are some other parallels you should be thinking about, Mr. President, as we move closer a Decomratic led Congress.