Ray McGovern: Murtha And The Colonels

[BurtWorm]

http://www.tompaine.com/articles/20051121/murtha_and_the_colonels.php

It has long been clear that for the U.S. the war is unwinnable. We Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity took a strong position on that more than two years ago . As Murtha indicated in his November 17 speech, he too has been saying for over a year that the Iraq war cannot be won “militarily.” Since there are precious few fresh troops to be “mobilized,” and since reconstituting the draft appears out of the question, Murtha decided to do the honest thing and call for the troops to be withdrawn, rather than blithely tolerate a handful of casualties a day in order to “stay the course” —whatever that may mean in present circumstances.

So hats off to John Murtha for being a man of conscience and a mensch not impervious to the pain of others. And additional plaudits for speaking out at a time when many fellow Democrats are hedging their bets.

In the eyes of history, while Murtha’s brave actions may be seen as the force that galvanized the Democrats, it may well be the colonels, sharing their candid insights and chagrin with the likes of Sen. Warner, also a Marine, that will persuade lawmakers to cut U.S. losses and extract our troops from the Iraq quagmire.

[leveymg]

1. "The Colonels", a term redolent of coup d'etat

Maybe Bush's regime will go the way of so many banana republics before it.

Maybe, the coup has already silently taken place. See, http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/9/9/11356/61794

[alfredo]

2. It does seem that there is a slow motion rebellion taking place.

Murtha's statement could have been the proverbial smoke grenade in the tent. (a warning)

From the looks of the administration's response, they got the message. I don't know if they will follow through or are just paying the military lip service.

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[leveymg]

3. I think the removal process is already well advanced.

It publicly went into high gear last summer with the prosecution of Larry Franklin.

Please see my post on this subject: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=103&topic_id=174622&mesg_id=174641

[alfredo]

5. I need to read up on that case.

I am waiting to see if Scanlon turned.

[Karenina]

4. K&R

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