The system “was blinking red,” as the C.I.A. chief George said. But no one, from the White House on down, wanted to hear it.

Yes. Let's say it, because it's absolutely true. This White House has allowed al Qaeda to reform, regroup and become poised to attack again. Because of Bush. Because of Cheney.

Not because of Nancy Pelosi. Not because of Harry Reid. No. Bush and Cheney. Period. Say it. Hammer it home. Don't let these maniacs turn their failure on us.