The President's Iraq plan....

Enigma · 02-27-09, 06:11 PM

..interesting to see that the voices of dissent in the wake of President Obama's Iraq withdrawal plan are coming from Democrats, while some key Repubs are praising it. (McCain, Boehner).

My take is that it's a good plan. It's reasonable, it keeps with his campaign promises, and judging by the plan laid out by the President today, appears will we be executed in a responsible way. That's all one can ask for.

SteamWake · 02-27-09, 07:19 PM

From what I understand there already 'overstaffed' over there with reserve troops held "just in case".

Now that Bush's 'failed policys' have acheived some stability in the region it may be time to put those assets somewhere else.

Enigma · 02-27-09, 07:21 PM

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From what I understand there already 'overstaffed' over there with reserve troops held "just in case".

Sorry,you didn't leave a source. Whom were you quoting there?

02-28-09, 02:08 PM

Personally I don't think after the gigantic debacle that the Iraq war has been from the onset, there is just no way Obama could make it all 'good'. What is he going to do, put a cherry on top of it? So they say today they will leave in 2010 but that could be pushed back, and they could send more troops in. Or start another war.

They've been in Afghanistan since late 2001 and no sign of pulling out. Will it be five more years of war in Afghanistan? Or maybe ten? And how many casualties? If 9/11 was 3000 then Iraq + Afghanistan will in the end be more like 3 000 000. Maybe that's the ratio, for every American, kill a thousand 'rag heads'.

August · 02-28-09, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Personally I don't think after the gigantic debacle that the Iraq war has been from the onset, there is just no way Obama could make it all 'good'. What is he going to do, put a cherry on top of it? So they say today they will leave in 2010 but that could be pushed back, and they could send more troops in. Or start another war.

They've been in Afghanistan since late 2001 and no sign of pulling out. Will it be five more years of war in Afghanistan? Or maybe ten? And how many casualties? If 9/11 was 3000 then Iraq + Afghanistan will in the end be more like 3 000 000. Maybe that's the ratio, for every American, kill a thousand 'rag heads'.

I see you didn't learn anything from your trip to the brig...

A Very Super Market · 02-28-09, 07:52 PM

At least he hasn't called anyone a Nazi?

03-01-09, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by August

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Originally Posted by OneToughHerring

Personally I don't think after the gigantic debacle that the Iraq war has been from the onset, there is just no way Obama could make it all 'good'. What is he going to do, put a cherry on top of it? So they say today they will leave in 2010 but that could be pushed back, and they could send more troops in. Or start another war.

They've been in Afghanistan since late 2001 and no sign of pulling out. Will it be five more years of war in Afghanistan? Or maybe ten? And how many casualties? If 9/11 was 3000 then Iraq + Afghanistan will in the end be more like 3 000 000. Maybe that's the ratio, for every American, kill a thousand 'rag heads'.

I see you didn't learn anything from your trip to the brig...

Yea that's right, I need more 're-education', maybe in Guantanomo or Abu Ghraib.

A bit odd but I kinda miss Cheney, at least he could somehow be held accountable and I think he even made statements to the effect that given the chance they wouldn't go to Iraq. Now with a new leadership and 'government' the slate has been wiped clean and nobody is guilty anymore, of anything. This is a part of the US 'democracy' that I find strange. I don't miss Bush because he was just Cheney's puppet.

02-27-09, 06:11 PM	#1
Enigma The Old Man Join Date: May 2005 Location: At comms depth, obviously. Posts: 1,476 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	The President's Iraq plan.... ..interesting to see that the voices of dissent in the wake of President Obama's Iraq withdrawal plan are coming from Democrats, while some key Repubs are praising it. (McCain, Boehner). My take is that it's a good plan. It's reasonable, it keeps with his campaign promises, and judging by the plan laid out by the President today, appears will we be executed in a responsible way. That's all one can ask for. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." -Mark Twain

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	From what I understand there already 'overstaffed' over there with reserve troops held "just in case". Now that Bush's 'failed policys' have acheived some stability in the region it may be time to put those assets somewhere else. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

02-28-09, 07:52 PM	#6
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	At least he hasn't called anyone a Nazi? __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

02-28-09, 02:08 PM	#4
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Personally I don't think after the gigantic debacle that the Iraq war has been from the onset, there is just no way Obama could make it all 'good'. What is he going to do, put a cherry on top of it? So they say today they will leave in 2010 but that could be pushed back, and they could send more troops in. Or start another war. They've been in Afghanistan since late 2001 and no sign of pulling out. Will it be five more years of war in Afghanistan? Or maybe ten? And how many casualties? If 9/11 was 3000 then Iraq + Afghanistan will in the end be more like 3 000 000. Maybe that's the ratio, for every American, kill a thousand 'rag heads'.