Left out of the Serious Debate in this country is, of course, the views of the majority of the country.
...adding, the self-parody quote:
Although it has been said before about previous new years, it seems very likely that 2007 will be make or break time in Iraq.
Fine. AND THEN WHAT? Two more Friedmans from now, I expect to read:
Although it has been said before about previous new years, it seems very likely that 2008 will be make or break time in Iraq.