How to ruin an otherwise nice day

Talking Points Memo reports:

Signaling a major change in negotiation strategy, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says his demands for a firm commencement date for troop withdrawals from Iraq this coming spring has become an "obstacle" and that he is willing to compromise with Republicans on the issue.

Late Update: Reid's spokesman responds to our query about his remarks, leaving little doubt that he's open to the possibility of funding the war this fall without withdrawal timelines. --gs

What in hell is wrong with these people?

Update: On reflection, maybe this isn't as bad as it sounds. This may be a way to get the Thuglicans to accept a withdrawal by not calling it a withdrawal. Still, we've been snookered by them so many times, I wouldn't trust them at all. Lucy will pull the football away at the last second every time.