Comments on: Warner Offers Withdraw Proposal

By: Ryan

Ryan — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:52:20 +0000

The Iraqis just do not get it. We have gain some control of the security problem and they refuse to solve their political problems. We should not expect them to solve them right away, but they are not solving any of them.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:09:57 +0000

James and Michael,
This might not be the best solution, but it’s something solid that sends the message that we aren’t there forever. We’re in a terrible spot because we’ve said we can’t leave Iraq until it becomes stable, but the government has proven totally inept in terms of doing anything to bring political stability. It speaks volumes that the parliament was going to take two months off, and even more that the Bush administration has bragged about talking it into taking only one month. Something has to give. Do you have a better solution for getting the Iraqi government to step up?

By: Michael C

Michael C — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:20:57 +0000

So let me get this straight, We increase the number of troops with the surge, and we see quantifiable good results. And now you support withdrawal, even partially before e have regained stability. What message would we be sending? It would look like we could not make up our mind. What incentive does that send to the Iraqi government?

By: Michael K

Michael K — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:18:50 +0000

Sounds like a great idea. But does Maliki care if we leave? I fear that he is getting close with Iran and Syria as his back-up plan if the US pulls the plug from supporting his Government.

By: James Atticus Bowden

James Atticus Bowden — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:00:58 +0000

If Dave Petraus recommended it, I might buy it. If John Warner did, I’m not.