Petraeus prohibits phrase ‘We’re winning’ in connection with Iraq.

It is common knowledge that General Petraeus won’t let folks use words like ‘triumph’ or ‘victory’ or say ‘we’re winning.’”

Yet that won't stop the pundits from using them!

Graham: “We’re winning because John McCain understood Iraq better than anybody else.” [CBS, 7/06/08]

Lieberman: “Now, his policy is working. Iraq is succeeding.” [ABC, 7/06/08]

McCain: “Senator Obama refuses to acknowledge we are winning in Iraq. He refuses. He called it spin. Is General Petraeus spinning the American people? I don’t think so. I don’t think so.” [MSNBC, 6/13/08]

It is good to note this one very important detail that is missed in all of this. Graham, Lieberman, and yes even John McCain are not fighting the war in Irag. General Petraeus is!

When these three men speak about Iraq in such terms as they do, remember they are doing so for political reasons!

So who is on General Petraeus side of the issue! Seems to be Obama.