WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to President Bush, the Democratic-controlled Congress grudgingly approved fresh billions for the Iraq war Thursday night, minus the troop withdrawal timeline that drew his earlier veto.

“The Iraqi government needs to show real progress in return for America’s continued support and sacrifice,” said the commander in chief, and he warned that August could prove to be a bloody month for U.S. troops in Baghdad’s murderous neighborhoods.

The Senate vote to send the legislation to the president was 80-14. Less than two hours earlier, the House had cleared the measure, 280-142, with Republicans supplying the bulk of the support.

-The Associated Press

To be entirely honest, I haven’t been keeping up with the War in Iraq very much, but it seems to me that this is a sign the Democrats aren’t all insane people wanting to destroy our nation. That may be an exaggeration, but the point remains, that Congress should leave control of the military to the military.

I don’t know the slightest bit about military strategy, but it sure seems to me that in order for a nation to win a war, they should give the best commanders and generals nearly full control. In my mind, in finally passing a spending measure without a timetable, Congress is both sending a message that they still support American troops, and recognizing that sometimes the good of our nation must transcend politics.

I also find this to be an interesting turn, especially with so many prominent Democrats recently speaking out against bills without timelines. My best guess would be that, once the ball’s rolling - the war had begun - it’s not something any amount of political power can stop and it must come to an end on it’s own time.

What does this hold for the future and what will September bring? I guess only time can tell.