Too late

The decision to "stay the course" through the election because a change in policy (admission of error) might have cost Republican seats, probably needs more discussion, eh?

All of the actions being taken now, like the firing of Rumsfeld, could have been taken three or six months ago, but weren't because of political considerations.

Of all the sins, this one may be the worst, and as this history is being lived and written, it should not be forgotten.