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| Democratic Strategy: "Slowly Bleed" Our Way to Retreat in Iraq |
| 2007-11-17 |
| Even though this was written early this year, it explains what is happening regarding appropriations for the war in Iraq and Afghanistan at this time. Top House Democrats, working in concert with anti-war groups, have decided against using congressional power to force a quick end to U.S. involvement in Iraq, and instead will pursue a slow-bleed strategy designed to gradually limit the administration's options. If the Senate does not approve these new funding restrictions, or if Senate Republicans filibuster the supplemental bill, Pelosi and the House Democratic leadership would then be able to ratchet up the political pressure on the White House to accede to their demands by "slow-walking" the supplemental bill. Additionally, House Democrats could try to insert the Murtha provisions into the fiscal 2008 defense authorization and spending bills, which are scheduled to come to the floor later in the year. |
| Posted by:Injun Flavise8457 |
| #5 The GOP needs to pound this home in '08 that the Dems are purposefully trying to lose a won war. Nothing is more important to them than short-term domestic politics. Darth is right - this is beyond treason. |
| Posted by: Spot 2007-11-17 13:48 |
| #4 Reid and Pelosi and the rest of the defeatocrats are despicable. How many soldier's deaths have they caused by prolonging the Iraqi War with their slow bleed strategy? If these traitors were lined up against a wall, it would be appropriate. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2007-11-17 10:05 |
| #3 I have not seen word one about the Republican counter strategy to this. Unlike the Dhimmis, who brag about their tactics before using them, the Republicans do not. This is why 9 times out of 10, the Dhimmis are caught off guard, panic, and scream about conspiracies and fascism after having their behinds kicked. |
| Posted by: Anonymoose 2007-11-17 09:52 |
| #2 The dhimocrats are pushing way past the treason mark. Bunch of power grabbing asses. |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2007-11-17 09:43 |
| #1 Eleven percent and dropping. Hope those padded reelection coffers make up for the retirement program that they're sacrificing along with the republic. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2007-11-17 08:20 |