Andy McCarthy's dissatisfaction with the Iraq SOFA agreement has been earning some contempt, but like Eric Martin I found it rather refreshing. Unlike so many of his conservative brethren, McCarthy realizes that what the Bush administration has wrought is defeat; no permanent bases, a democracy that's shaky at best, an Iraqi populace that despises the United States, and an improved strategic situation for Iran. At a time when the conservative blogosphere is shaking its little fists and shrieking "VICTORY!!11!!!11", McCarthy's stance amounts to a relatively clear-headed voice of reason.
--Robert Farley
