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2009-08-16 Iraq

Iraqis uneasy at idea of early US withdrawal

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Posted by ed 2009-08-16 13:21|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 Sorry, guys. YOU said you wanted us out, so we're leaving.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2009-08-16 15:32|| 2009-08-16 15:32|| Front Page Top

#2 They said they wanted us out after they saw that Obama was going to pull us out anyways. I think a lot of it was just trying to put a good face on things.

The pull back should have been more gradual: more mixed patrols, more Americans in the background but helping out, etc. This was precipitous and it sent the wrong message.

Posted by Steve White 2009-08-16 16:20|| 2009-08-16 16:20|| Front Page Top

#3 Never underestimate the instinct of the left to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2009-08-16 19:29|| 2009-08-16 19:29|| Front Page Top

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