Bush to Veto Troop Funds?

Every time I start to get the idea that I understand how W "thinks," he does something that's really odd, even for him. This one is just bizarre. After bullying the Democrats into giving him more billions for the Iraq war--without a timeline for withdrawal or any other strings--Bush is now threatening to veto the bill. Why? Because, despite the fact that foreign governments are usually immune to lawsuits in U.S. Courts, the Iraqi government is afraid of just that--and thinks an obscure provision of the budget will allow such lawsuits.

Now, don't get me wrong. I think this could be good news--but that's because I have urged Congress to refuse to fund the occupation--forcing a withdrawal. (If Bush vetoes funding with deadlines, keep giving him the same thing. Vetoes do not produce funds. If he runs out of money, he'll be forced to withdraw--and the military itself and the GOP party bosses will make him use what money is left to protect the troops during withdrawal. Grow some spines, Dems. Support the troops by forcing their return home.) But for Bush to veto a bill that seemed to give him everything he asked for is just---odd. W can't seem to take yes for an answer. Weird.