Tough Week

Its been a tough week in Iraq, as this Milblogger states. At times like this I think of the words of US Grant during the Battle of Shiloh, when in one day we lost thousands of troops. Grant is sitting under a tree during a downpour, preferring its shelter to that of the hospital, where the cries of the wounded and dieing are unbearable. Then along comes General Sherman, hoping to convince Grant the Union Army should withdraw:

Sherman:"You know, General, we've had the Devil's own due; haven't we today?

Grant: "Yup." "Whip 'em tomorrow, though."

The good news is: President Bush vows "We will stay the course!"