Bodies on the Street Near Burnt Out Cars

Iraqi President Jalal Talabani says that by the turn of the calandar, the US might be able to pull up to 50,000 troops from Iraq.

Bush says No Way. We "will not waiver."

"For President Talabani and his fellow citizens, the day Saddam (Hussein) was removed from power was a day of deliverance, and America will always be proud that we led the armies of liberation," Bush told reporters at the White House, the Iraqi leader by his side.

After meeting with Bush, Talabani backed away from an earlier claim that as many as 50,000 of the 140,000 U.S. troops in Iraq could begin leaving his country by the end of the year because Iraqi forces are prepared to replace them.

"We will set no timetable for withdrawal, Mr. President," Talabani said. "A timetable will help the terrorists, will encourage them, that they could defeat a superpower of the world and the Iraqi people."

And to join in the chorus, a massive, horrible suicide bombing occured within 24 hours of these speeches in Baghdad, killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more. Two hours earlier, another spectacular attack occured in Baghdad.

Enjoy your chaotic country, Mr. Talabani. All us Americans are proud that we could lead the armies of liberation and usher in such a glorious peaceful certain time for you and your people. We just wish our leadership was actually able to help you attain that.

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UPDATE: 8:07 AM GS

Looks like a massive coordinated attack has occured. There were some 12 explosions across Baghdad and current numbers put the dead at 152.