For all that's happened, I still have a respect for Gen. Petraeus. Even though he's made himself into a GOP operative in the domestic political fight over Iraq, I think I agree with Juan Cole that over in Iraq I believe he's doing his best as a professional soldier to salvage something from a catastrophic mess. But here just before 4:00 PM I'm listening to Sen. Lieberman's colloquy with the general. And I really don't think I can think of anyone in this debate who is more treacly, sanctimonious and self-serving than Joe.

He's become that bad.

Late Update: Joe still wants to invade Iran and asked Petraeus about it. Take a look.--DK