Did Some Good

Like Billmon, Juan Cole is now calling for immediate withdrawal of the troops from Iraq:

The ground troops must come out. Now. For the good of Iraq. For the good of America.

He gives a very reasoned explanation for his change in position that cannot be denied.

Perhaps yesterday is having some slight effect. If you'll remember, Juan had written a long phased-out plan for withdrawal about a month ago. His position has now changed to immediate withdrawal.