When thirty years are up, we'll just apply the 3-part accountability test:

(1) If the situation is good: it's our fault. Our war made things good.

(2) If the situation is bad: it's ______'s fault. If ______ hadn't ruined everything, the war would have made things great by now.

(3) If the situation is ambiguous: Wait for a clearer picture to emerge that shows (1) or (2) is true.

Must we govern global affairs like children? I wouldn't trust an official who advocated such a transparent retreat from accountability.

I can understand if people are bored or frustrated from this debate, though.