Re: Iraq to U.S.: Please, Pleeeease Leave!
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Date: July 21, 2008 11:40PM
WashingToneLocian Wrote:
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> Everyone in Iraq wants us to leave by 2010. Why
> the hell are Bush and McCain saying anything to
> the contrary???
>
> Let's declare victory and LEAVE! C'mon! This is
> absurd.
Uhh, check a calendar, it is 2008, not 2010. You can't declare victory yet, no matter who believes "mission accomplished." And let's get the facts straight here, the 2010 date quoted by Iraqi officials had its contingencies and was qualified. The exact quote, I saw was (source Reuters):
"But in comments suggesting Iraq and Obama are not far apart on the timeframe, Dabbagh said Baghdad's goal was for foreign combat forces to leave by the end of 2010 IF SECURITY CONDITIONS ALLOWED. Dabbagh has floated a similar timeframe before.
'We CANNOT give any timetables or dates but the Iraqi government believes the end of 2010 is the appropriate time for the withdrawal of the forces,' Dabbagh told reporters."
Now, does it sound like they want them out by 2010? Absolutely. Do they recognize situations may change? Yes they do. It is a far cry from your blanket statement. The way I see it, Bush and McCain would be fine with a draw down in 2010 if conditions warrant it. Will it? That remains to be seen. At worst, you can say McCain anticipates slower progress toward stabilization. It is encouraging, however, that Sen. Obama is FINALLY recognizing the progress made.