That's news to . . . nobody.

These are the 3 top stories from the New York Times today. I'm sure Bill O'Riley will blame the media, but I'll just skip the middle man and blame our dumb ass president:

- TOP STORIES -

Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq
By JAMES GLANZ
Iran's ambassador to Baghdad outlined a plan to expand its
economic and military ties with Iraq that will almost
certainly bring more conflict with the U.S.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/29/world/middleeast/29iranians.html?th&emc=th

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250 Are Killed in Major Iraq Battle
By DAMIEN CAVE
An American helicopter was shot down in fighting near Najaf
between gunmen and Iraqi forces backed by U.S. firepower.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/29/world/middleeast/29iraq.html?th&emc=th

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'Man Down': When One Bullet Alters Everything
By DAMIEN CAVE
On Haifa Street in Baghdad, the cost of an escalating
street fight is painfully real for American soldiers.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/29/world/middleeast/29haifa.html?th&emc=th