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2007-02-01 Iraq

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Posted by Dan Rather 2007-02-01 13:25|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Casey is a good soldier, and he will and should make Army COS, but he doesn't come close to Petraeus.

Also, AP remains full of shit. Casey said he would at first use two additional brigades in Baghdad with the the remaining three in reserve to flow as needed.

Posted by Captain America 2007-02-01 16:53|| 2007-02-01 16:53|| Front Page Top

#2 If they only need half as many as are coming, what *she asked with extremely wide-eyed earnestness* could they possibly do with the extra troops?

Posted by trailing wife 2007-02-01 17:49|| 2007-02-01 17:49|| Front Page Top

#3 go into Iran with three brigades? Even Rummy wouldnt have tried that.

Posted by liberalhawk 2007-02-01 17:53|| 2007-02-01 17:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Some may think he's a good soldier, but based on his performance over the last two years, I'll wait for more evidence. He certainly does not appear to be CoS material based on this testimony. I hate to agree with McCain, but he's got this one pegged about right in my view. Let Casey retire with honor.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-02-01 17:55|| 2007-02-01 17:55|| Front Page Top

#5 It seems like only yesterday the Other Side was clamoring for More Troops! More Troops. How time does fly.

Posted by SteveS 2007-02-01 18:09|| 2007-02-01 18:09|| Front Page Top

#6 Since Dubya has reportedly said that unilater attacking Iran is NOT the plan of the present, until something changes USG Pols are basically arguing over how many troops to base in Iraq-ME until Radic Iran gives terror or implodes unto democracy ala REGIONAL CONTAINMENT. THE BURDEN REMAINS MOSTLY ON IRAN TO DECIDE BETWEEN GIVING UP TERROR, OR ATTACK.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2007-02-01 19:12|| 2007-02-01 19:12|| Front Page Top

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