Actually…

…this is kinda like what democracy looks like, I suppose...

"The Kurdish parliament decided to remain now inside the federal framework, but at any moment the Kurdish parliament and the Kurdish people perceive it in their interest to announce independence, we will announce it without fearing anyone."

Apparently The Course involves trading that for this...

2 US soldiers and 2 Marines were reported killed by guerrillas in Iraq over Labor Day Weekend.

“[T]hat’s why the President is determined to stay the course.”
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, 8/16/06

Damn.