US Iraqi Occupation Deal Not Near Resolution

It appears that US and Iraqi negotiators have yet to resolve significant issues involved an occupation enabling agreement, in which Bush and His Evil Minions^™ have been attempting an end run on the constitutional requirement that treaties require Senate approval to create an "Iraq forever" framework.

The sticking points appear to be:

1. The immunity of the US military from Iraqi law.
2. The immunity of the US contractors from Iraqi law.
3. The authority to order raids.
4. The authority to detain suspects.

If you look at these, these are questions of basic sovereignty, and the US wants nothing to do with real power to an Iraqi governing body.

This setback is a very good thing for the US and for Iraq. Neither benefits from continuing occupation.