Gen. John Abizaid announces retirement plans…

…if the pattern holds.

WASHINGTON (AP) - The top American military commander in the Persian Gulf disputed a contention by Vice President Dick Cheney that the Iraqi insurgency was in its "last throes" and told Congress on Thursday its strength was basically undiminished from six months ago.

Credit where it's due. There are no points scored for honesty by Generals in the current corrupt, anti-military administration. This is a gutsy move by an officer with nothing to gain.