The front page of today's Independent (UK) is harsh. Click the image to see the details:

Click here for the article. That sound you hear is former Iraq war supporters scrambling to cover their asses:

Richard Perle Regarded as one of the intellectual godfathers of the war, Perle changed his tack in November, admitting that "huge mistakes were made" in the invasion of Iraq. "The levels of brutality we've seen are truly horrifying," he added. [snip] Colonel Tim Collins The Army colonel made a famous rousing speech to troops on the eve of battle. But in September 2005, he declared: "History might notice the invasion has arguably acted as the best recruiting sergeant for al-Qa'ida ever."

Yes, they're all admitting it was a mistake, and has turned out to be an absolute disaster. However, as the graphic indicates, Tony Blair still stands by his man, George W. Bush.

I mean, I almost a little hope for Blair when I read this on the BBC News website:

Tony Blair has agreed with the incoming US defence secretary's assessment that the war in Iraq is not being won. Asked by Tory leader David Cameron at prime minister's questions if he agreed with Robert Gates' assessment of the war, Mr Blair said: "Of course."

Right on, Tony! Oh... wait, he wasn't finished:

In response to Mr Cameron during PMQs [Prime Minister's Questions], Mr Blair said: "What's important however is that we go on to succeed in the mission we set ourselves."

It looks like the good ship " Mission Accomplished " "Complete the Mission" has only a skeleton crew left: Captain George W. Bush, and his sidekick Tony Blair.

Pretty sad.