Regarding the politics of the war in Iraq...
Have you noticed that the Irag Study Group calls for the US to be out of Iraq in terms of any combat role by 2008.
Why '08? Well, it just happens to be the next presidential election.
The situation in Iraq is simply too great a moral issue to make decisions such as the removal of troops for political reasons.
Politics is not enough of a motivator, frankly. If it is wrong to be in Iraq, then we should get out as rapidly as possible. If it is not wrong, then we should stay. Telling Americans now that we will be out in '08 is a cheap ploy designed to allow those who will seek the White House to avoid responsibility.
No doubt about this- combat troops will still be in Iraq in '08.
If US combat troops are out of Iraq by '08, the Pilgrim will eat his tall, pointy hat.
GP
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