Peaktalk weighs in – on the side of worry. My own view is that we’re risking long-term destabilization in Iraq for Bush’s re-election prospects. But I have no way of proving that; and I guess it just shows that I have lost confidence in this administration to a) tell the truth about Iraq and b) win this war. They’re going to have Allawi here next week to tout progress. Will that help him at home? Or is it all for Bush? And what if Baghdad blows up while he’s over here? Meanwhile, I haven’t tracked down solid numbers for civilian casualties over the past six months in Iraq. Anyone out there who can help?