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Italy is pulling off the classic cover for a failed military venture: it's declared victory and going home. See the article at the link above about their withdrawal from Iraq. The best part is Scott McClellan's explanation: Italy is "doing this all in close consultation with coalition members, and Italy had previously committed to drawing down troops. Some of this is reflective of the progress we are making on the ground."

All part of the plan, folks -- pay no attention to that iceberg, we meant to hit it.