"American commanders.... are reconsidering the pace of a major troop pullout this summer.... look at keeping as many troops on the ground for as long as possible.... probably postpone the start.... the Aug. 31 date needs to be pushed back"
What STOO-PID INSURGENTS!
You would ALMOST THINK they want us to STAY, huh?
"US reconsiders pace of troop withdrawal this summer in Iraq; Violence, political instability may push back pullout" by Lara Jakes, Associated Press | May 12, 2010
BAGHDAD — American commanders, worried about increased violence in the wake of Iraq’s inconclusive elections, are reconsidering the pace of a major troop pullout this summer, US officials said yesterday....
The threat has prompted military officials to look at keeping as many troops on the ground for as long as possible....
Getting out of Iraq quickly and responsibly was among Obama’s top campaign promises in 2008.
One of the MAIN REASONS we have SOURED on HIM!!!!!
He said 16 MONTHS and OUT!
Well, it has BEEN 16 MONTHS and we are STILL IN!!!
Extending the deadline could be politically risky back home — but so could anarchy and a bloodbath following a hasty retreat.
It is ALWAYS the SAME OLD DOG and PONY SHOW in the AmeriKan War Papers!!!!
As for the political risk, he doesn't give a shit what we think. He's made that clear.
Two senior administration officials said the White House is closely watching to see if the Aug. 31 date needs to be pushed back — if only to ensure that enough security forces are in place to prevent or respond to militant attacks. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the administration’s internal discussions.
Already, the violence, fueled by Iraq’s political instability, will probably postpone the start of what the top US commander in Iraq, Army General Ray Odierno, has called the withdrawal “waterfall’’ — sending home large numbers of troops in a very swift period....
I need a glass of water; I have been taking too many grains of salt.
“From a military perspective, the best way for us to maintain security is to hold as many forces on the ground until we need to redeploy them,’’ said one of the senior officials in Baghdad. The official said it would be wise for Odierno to wait as long as he can....
You are NEVER COMING HOME, soldier.
At the Pentagon, “there’s been a renewed focus on Iraq lately,’’ said the senior military official there. He said all options were being considered, including later delays, adding that “we need to get out in an appropriate way . . . not completely tied to a timeline.’’
Isn't that SOMETHING BUSH'S ADMINISTRATION would have said?
SOME CHANGE, AmeriKa!!!!!!!!
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We are NOT GOING ANYWHERE, Amurka!!!!
