Persistence is Paying Off.

Ross Mackenzie explains what the death of Zarqawi may mean for the future of Iraq:

The offing of al-Zarqawi tells us - what? Among many, these things:
- That as it has a habit of doing, persistence may be paying off. Iraq has meant untold horror, unconscionable mayhem and death. It has given the vocabulary such lamentable lapses as Abu Ghraib and - now - perhaps Haditha and Hamdaniya. It has resulted in too many bare ruined lives. Yet
- That liberty still may be able to put another notch in its pistol. Iraq has a democratic government. People - even women - are voting. The young are back in school. Indigenous security forces are ramping up. The infrastructure and government administration are under repair. And
- That allied force reduction can proceed as the Iraqis take on more responsibility for protecting themselves. Already it's happening. Allied troop strength stands at 132,000 - down from a 300,000 peak. The alliance consists of 26 countries, down from a peak of 38. The allies have closed or turned over to the Iraqis 30 bases. The U.S. is moving toward small-unit support of Iraqi military and police - combined with logistical and air support plus quick-reaction teams if the Iraqis need help.

This in spite of the Dems wanting to cut and run. They never learn and are afraid of victory, because it means BUSH WAS RIGHT!