Bush Administration Laying Groundwork for Significant Troop Pullout From I

[kerrygoddess]

Bush Administration Laying Groundwork for Significant Troop Pullout From Iraq
November 26th, 2005

The pressure has been on for the Bush administration to begin drawing down the troops from Iraq. From John Kerry’s speech at Georgetown late last month, to the fracas the ensued from Murtha’s plan in the House, to Biden’s OP/ED in today’s WaPO, it’s becoming increasing difficult for the Bush administration to ignore the calls.

The L.A. Times reports that “President Bush will give a major speech Wednesday at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., in which aides say he is expected to herald the improved readiness of Iraqi troops, which he has identified as the key condition for pulling out U.S. forces.”

The administration’s pivot on the issue comes as the White House is seeking to relieve enormous pressure by war opponents. The camp includes liberals, moderates and old-line conservatives who are uneasy with the costly and uncertain nation-building effort.

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[NanceGreggs]

1. So he'll bring home SOME troops ...

... which will mean even GREATER danger to the ones left behind. Then the casualties will rise, greater chaos will ensue in Iraq, and BushCo will say 'told ya so' to the critics who encouraged troop removal.

Then we'll have years of hearing how the Great Iraqi Experiment in Democracy would have been successful, if only GWB had been allowed to 'stay the course'.

Tomorrow's headlines today.

Oh, and yes -- somehow it will have all been Bill Clinton's fault.

[cobaindrain]

2. they're preparing to declare victory...

...and reap any possible political rewards from this "victory".

[kerrygoddess]

5. There is no victory in sight

But they can lie again.

[shance]

3. Does anyone else see a big glaring "RED FLAG" on this so called news?

When have they ever done anything that was against their greater interest?

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

4. "With Dubya, you've got to watch what he does, not what he says"

I can't remember whether it was Ann Richardson or Molly Ivins who said this, but it has always proven to be so. If * doesn't give the Repugs cover for the 2006 elections he's going to be known as the man who single-handedly brought an end to the Reagan Revolution. Too bad, so sad.