As we enter the fifth year of the Iraq war, the President is once again asking for “patience” from the American people to let his plans, or lack thereof, work.

Here’s a (by no means complete) list of other times he’s asked for “patience”:

“The steps toward sovereignty and democracy will be difficult and require patience and time” – August 8, 2003

“There is difficult and dangerous work ahead that requires time and patience” August 9, 2003

“Early next year, Iraq’s new parliament will come to Baghdad and select a Prime Minister, a Presidency Council, and a cabinet of ministers. This will demand negotiation and compromise, and it will require patience by America and its Coalition allies” December 12, 2005

“The Process Of Forming A New National Government Will Take Time And Patience” January 10, 2006

“There will be more tough fighting ahead, with difficult days that test the patience and resolve of our country.” March 29, 2006

“The work ahead will require more sacrifice and the continued patience of the American people.” June 10, 2006

“We face determined enemies who remain intent on killing the innocent, and defeating these enemies will require more sacrifice and the continued patience of our country” June 17, 2006

“Victory still depends on the courage and the patience and the resolve of the American people” Aug 31, 2006

“The path to victory will be uphill and uneven, and it will require more patience and sacrifice from our Nation” September 2, 2006

The point is that the calls for “patience” have been coming on a regular basis since just about the start of the Iraq war from the President and his administration and the American people, and especially it’s press, have given it. It’s no longer a question about needing more time for the President’s plans to work, because the constant calls for “patience” and “six more months” are just a means of extending this war to the end of his administration so he doesn’t have to fix the mess he created, which has been true to form for George W. Bush throughout his life.

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