Bush's new War Czar, the guy who is supposed to fix our problems there, says the surge will not work.

In a written response to questions by the Senate panel, Lute confirmed news reports that he had voiced doubts during a White House-led policy review before Bush announcement Jan. 10 that 21,500 more combat troops would go to Baghdad and Anbar province.

"During the review, I registered concerns that a military 'surge' would likely have only temporary and localized effects unless it were accompanied by counterpart 'surges' by the Iraqi government and the other, nonmilitary agencies of the U.S. government," Lute wrote in a document obtained by The Associated Press.

Somebody is going to need another glass of Koolaid!