From the Department of Better Late Than Never

A recent poll gives slivers of hope that the American people may be able to draw conclusions for themselves (if not foresee likely outcomes -- hey, it's a start!):

The war in Iraq has left Americans skeptical about the use of military force as a tool to spread democracy, according to a poll released on Thursday.

On the downside, the Bush strategy of "get some kind of paper approved, however feeble and undemocratic" appears to be working, as most Americans think we should withdraw if the Iraqis have a referendum on some kind of constitution. Too bad for the Iraqis, but maybe it means this will all end some day...

(via kos)