Al-Maliki: Iraqi Forces Need More Time

Of course you do. Take your time, you have at least until January of 2009. Although, if Iraqi troops aren't ready now, after 4 years of war, they might never be. But lets wait until Petraeus gives his report:

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki told lawmakers Monday that Iraqi forces were not ready to take over security from the U.S. military across the country.

"There have been tangible improvements in security in the recent period in Baghdad and the provinces but it is not enough," he told parliament.

"Despite the security improvement, we still need more efforts and time in order for our armed forces to be able to take over security in all Iraqi provinces from the multinational forces that helped us in a great way in fighting terrorism and outlaws."

The Iraqi government needs to start getting to work. They need follow the exemplary performance of the United States Congress, which acts decisively and effectively:

Amid the violence, al-Maliki was called before parliament to give his own assessment of the security situation in Iraq. Despite intense U.S. pressure to move ahead with 18 benchmark laws — including one that will allow for the reintegration of members of Saddam Hussein's Baath party into political life and another on oil revenue sharing — none have yet been taken up by parliament for discussion.

Have no fear Petraeus is here.