The report largely didn't say anything or recommend any real changes in policy beyond fielding more trainers into Iraqi units. It was a huge "meh" when it came to actual policy shifts beyond James Baker's usual "Make Israel give something up and all the Aab nations will fall into line like a miracle from heaven" meme.

One thing that is certain, the Study Group's call for bi-partisan solutions was about shot down within minutes as both sides started pointing fingers and saying "I told you so".

I felt is was not a real group effort.. It was mostly a James Baker report.

To me it is not a valid report.. no military minds on the panel.

i doubt that "most here have read it" actually. most people will parrot the 3 lines their favorite talking head or columnist feeds them.

as far as the report itself goes, i've read some of it, but not all. when i do read it all, i will be able to offer some more opinion.

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One thing that is certain, the Study Group's call for bi-partisan solutions was about shot down within minutes as both sides started pointing fingers and saying "I told you so".

But isn't that the nature of all out politics Doc?

as far as the report itself goes, i've read some of it, but not all. when i do read it all, i will be able to offer some more opinion.

Looking forward to it Sean.