I’m working on a column on how Iraq is like Vietnam, just not in the way all the critics say. Like in Vietnam we face a vicious and murderous adversary; our cause is infused with idealism; the war has prompted splits in the U.S. along cultural lines; there have been battles—Tet then, Falluja now—that have been very bad for the insurgents, as we kill large numbers of them, but the press plays them as defeats for the U.S.; failing would be catastrophic for U.S. interests globally; and a U.S. pullout would lead to massive bloodletting, with our allies getting slaughtered in the wake of our departure. If you can think of any other similar analogies, I’d love to hear from you before 12:30. Thanks.