In today's Washington Post:

President Bush fought back at lawmakers opposing his new plan for Iraq today, charging that simply being against the strategy without suggesting alternatives was "irresponsible." He challenged them to come up with a better plan.

Excuse me for pointing out one little item a few little items, Mr. Responsible:

Who waded headlong into this quagmire in the first place?

Who took the post 9/11 support that we enjoyed from damn near every civilized corner of the globe and flushed it down the toilet in his dreams of rose petals strewn in front of the "liberators" and billions in the coffers of Pioneer civilian contractors instead of pursuing the real culprit in his known hideout?

Who allowed this civilian "kidnapper bait" into the area while a war was still raging?

Who was the first Commander in Chief to push for tax breaks for the rich in time of war while borrowing from governments that would never weep at our demise?

Irresponsible indeed!

I have a plan that is as likely to succeed as yours. Turn back the clock about 61 years and have Barbara tell the old man she has a headache.