Proudly partisan, please.

Atrios has a draft of a proposed "Bipartisan Compact on Iraq Debate," and if the title alone doesn't say "sell out" loudly enough, the first clause should close the deal.

We agree that the U.S. Congress must end the political in-fighting over the conflict in Iraq and commit immediately to a truly bipartisan dialogue on the issues we are facing.

Who, exactly, is this "we," I wonder, and how do they propose to get around the diametrical opposition of the concerned parties on the subject of Iraq?

The Republican position, as stated by their leadership and demonstrated by their consistent pattern of votes, is in favor of a war that continues for something between a Friedman and forever.

The Democratic position, similarly established, is that it's time for the beginning of the end.

Every day we remain in Iraq, the Republicans prevail. That's not a bi-partisan solution. There's simply no such thing. The parties are opposed.

There is a way for Democrats to turn the tide, to restore majority rule in the Iraq debate. It's simple, stand as a proud, united partisan front and demand…

No timeline, no funding. No excuses.