_'loss_of_optimism'_ 1222 * a_point_in_time * around_and_across a_wrong_War_in_21k... 041222 ... http The BBC's Matt Frei in Washington says Mr Bush (War_president / Commander_in_chief) appears to have lost his customary optimism in the face of so many deaths at one time http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4117245.stm 041222 ... BBC NEWS Our correspondent adds that the president will be aware the violence does not bode well for Iraq's elections - and could dent his support at home. Wednesday, 22 December, 2004, 14:02 GMT 041222 ... What Rumsfeld said Rumsfeld warns of more unrest in Iraq after elections Wed Dec 22, 6:54 PM ET "I think looking for a peaceful Iraq after the elections would be a mistake. I think our expectations level ought to be realistic about that," 041222 ... . http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/041222/photos_pl_afp/041222235421_s4640zex_photo0 041222 ... U.S. Dangers drive contractor out of Iraq 041222 ... * http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6746747/ 3:08 p.m. ET Dec. 22 (1222), 2004 WASHINGTON - A U.S.-based construction company has pulled out of its contract to rebuild Iraq’s transportation systems, deciding it was too dangerous to stay, 041222 ... 1223 Powell Advised Bush to Add Iraq Troops 9 minutes ago 041223 ... What Powell Said "We don't have enough troops. We don't control the terrain." Colin_Powell made his remarks on Nov. 12 (112) 041223 ... 1223 Christmas Eve of Destruction Published: December 23, 2004 041224 ... . http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/23/opinion/23dowd.html John McCain, who lent his considerable credibility to Mr. Bush during the campaign and vouched for the president and his war, now concedes that he has no confidence in Donald Rumsfeld. 041224 what's it to you? who go blather from