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2011-04-08 Iraq

US pushes Iraq to decide on troop extension

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Posted by Steve White 2011-04-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 I just don't see how Obama can appease his leftist voters without a full & final Iraq withdrawal. (Especially after he broke his word on Guantanamo, did a surge in Afghanistan, & bombed Libya...)

Posted by American Delight 2011-04-08 02:02|| http://moneyjihad.wordpress.com/ 2011-04-08 02:02|| Front Page Top

#2 I just don't see how Obama can appease his leftist voters without a full & final Iraq withdrawal.

I expect some conservatives (the ones with brains) will be pleased as well.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2011-04-08 02:41|| 2011-04-08 02:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Its a big question.

There is a considered attempt to create instability, whether religious by church massacre, social with the targeted assassinations, or government with that well conducted assault on the government building the other day.

If all they need to make it are a couple more years of training and advising with some quick reaction teams available in case the toothless fairy and friends pop up, plus presence during this jazzman revolution shakeup...

All coalition troops who were involved performed above and beyond all realistic expectations and those who disagree are damn fools or liars. I'm sure they are ready to get on with their lives, dunno, any opinions by those involved?

I just hope Gates took into account that obama is not really known to get down to brass tacks himself.

Posted by swksvolFF 2011-04-08 18:17|| 2011-04-08 18:17|| Front Page Top

#4 Iraq has less than a year. Make a decision.

Posted by newc 2011-04-08 22:50|| 2011-04-08 22:50|| Front Page Top

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