How much longer in Iraq before we win(?) lose(?) withdraw(?) change strategy(?)

Today Atrios wrote this:

"It was six months ago today that General Abizaid said the following:

Pressed by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., on how much time the U.S. and Iraqi government have to reduce the violence in Baghdad before it spirals beyond control, Abizaid said, "Four to six months."

-Atrios 08:57"