Where am I again? And why am I in this handbasket?

News Item - August 10, 2007:

"The president also faced questions at his news conference on the lack of visible progress in Iraq toward the political reconciliation that the strategy intends to foster.
“There is a lot of work left to be done, don’t get me wrong,” Mr. Bush said. “If one were to look hard, they could find indications that — more than indications — facts that show the government is learning how to function.”

Yeah, they've learned from GW to take month long vacations while their country slides deeper into the abyss.