MSNBC: Signs point to U.S., British troop cuts in Iraq

[Forever Free]

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MSNBC News Services
Updated: 11:43 p.m. ET July 11, 2005

Both the United States and Britain have indicated they are making plans to reduce the number of troops stationed in Iraq in the next year.

Pentagon officials said Monday it is too early to predict the specific size and timing of major reductions in U.S. troop levels. A similar statement came Monday from Prime Minister Tony Blair's office, which said Britain has not decided to withdraw troops from Iraq, although contingency planning is under way.

A leaked government memorandum shows Britain is considering scaling back its troop presence from 8,500 to 3,000 by the middle of 2006, saving nearly $1 billion annually.

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LINK: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8544060/


Well well, guess who was talking about starting troop withdrawal 6 months ago? JOHN KERRY. And what did those Republican fuckers say back then? "You can't cut and run! We need to stay the course!"

Hypocrites.

[daleo]

1. If it happens, it is probably just temporary

For the 2006 elections, then Bush will re-insert these unfortunate troops back into Iraq.

[burrowowl]

2. And putting Mercenaries!

But, we won't hear about that!