[Domino]

"We're trying to smooth this blanket out, and all the wrinkles have been piled up on the edge. We just need one more big push."

"It is clearly evident that the Iraqi government is not yet ready for us to withdraw. To support their efforts in the South while maintaining stability elsewhere, we need another surge immediately, and another $120 billion to upgrade infrastructure in the parts we already hold."

I'm guessing they'll try to play both cards: "It's oh, so easy, we're almost done," and, "Oh, can't you see how much help they need from us?!" We are desperately needed, and it's going to be a cakewalk.

I bet they'll find some way to praise the Iraqi military for their failure. This administration really loves to praise failure.

"The Maliki government is finally working towards those key points that must be resolved to bring peace to Iraq."
"This cease-fire is an important step toward political reconciliation, and a difficult goal for the Iraqi military to achieve."
"In achieving this cease-fire, the Iraqi military has proven themselves capable of resisting the Shiite influence from Iran."

Of course, what really happened is that a pair of Shiite militias were fighting over who would control Iraq, and our guys lost. This is a fact which the propaganda must paper-over as soon a possible. Make it sound like the cease-fire was our idea, and exactly what we wanted, as opposed to being Sadr's generous offer to stop slaughtering the soldiers we sent at him.

I think I could go on all day. I've already thought of several things I forgot before I could type them :)