Although about 9 out of 10 Republicans apparently still believe the earth is flat, at least one Republican House member sees that the earth is, in fact, round. Good on ya, Mr. Bereuter (R - Nebraska).
Bereuter: War in Iraq not justifiedposted by dack
Bereuter pointed to a list of negative consequences arising from the war.
"The cost in casualties is already large and growing," he said, "and the immediate and long-term financial costs are incredible.
"From the beginning of the conflict, it was doubtful that we for long would be seen as liberators, but instead increasingly as an occupying force.
"Now we are immersed in a dangerous, costly mess, and there is no easy and quick way to end our responsibilities in Iraq without creating bigger future problems in the region and, in general, in the Muslim world."