The new National Intelligence Estimate report has been making waves in the media, but I wonder who all has actually read it. It offers a wide assessment of the conflict in Iraq and how the surge has affected things. You can read it here:
http://www.dni.gov/press_releases/20070823_release.pdfI'm curious as to what people on here think is the bottom line. Do your best to offer sober judgment instead of cherry-picking which statements support your opinion. Do you think this offers evidence for continuing the surge? Does it paint a positive or negative picture for future involvement?
