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2006-12-17 Iraq

Overstretched U.S. Forces Are Losing in Iraq, Powell Says

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Posted by tipper 2006-12-17 20:44|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 We have only the administration to blame for the fact that non-entities like Powell (you read that right) can have their sophomoric crap taken seriously by anyone. After five years at war, the US still has no voice.

We now know that Rummy actually buys the rather delusional strategy in Iraq to which CENTCOM is married (see interview with Cal Thomas). And by this point, we also know that the WH really does think silence or a bit of low-key mumbling of empty slogans really is sufficient communication in a modern democracy at war. Even when standards have evaporated, and presumed adults (and senior serving and former officials) belch forth non-stop cheap-shots, empty criticism, or even damaging leaks that destroy ongoing intel operations and undermine our credibility with friend, foe, and crucial neutrals.

It's sickening. Dubya's fortitude will probably hold the line in the absolute minimal sense, but to some extent the sacrifices to date are already being squandered.

Posted by Verlaine 2006-12-17 21:37|| 2006-12-17 21:37|| Front Page Top

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