https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/02/20/endgame-in-iraq/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:02:48 -0400<![CDATA[I think that&#8217;s more than a little optimistic, but two articles (less than three hours old) linked one Power Line today make on wonder if the Baathist holdouts, at least, are reading the handwriting on the proverbial graffiti-filled wall.The first of these speaks of secret (read: back channel) negotiations with the Baathists. Of course the &#8220;devil&#8221; is, as always, in the details&#8230; and you&#8217;ll never guess who one of the devils is this time:]]>Sun, 20 Feb 2005 13:23:42 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/02/20/endgame-in-iraq-n206956