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Sven
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posted 26 April 2006 08:22 PM
quote: Originally posted by jeff house: Oh gee, and right about the time of the elections, too!And then they send them back AFTER the elections.
Actually, they have already reduced the force size by 30,000 soldiers since last December. I think it's a bona fide reduction trend, not just a political "trick".
From: Eleutherophobics of the World...Unite!!!!! | Registered: Jul 2005
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drgoodword
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posted 26 April 2006 08:49 PM
quote: Originally posted by jeff house: Oh gee, and right about the time of the elections, too!And then they send them back AFTER the elections.
I think this is the right political answer. Although reason has a good point about the Empire's stretched troops, which is why U.S. Navy sailors have recently been given crash courses in land combat by the Army. No wonder the generals want Rummy's head.
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arborman
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posted 27 April 2006 06:03 PM
There may well be a drawdown, but I wouldn't call it a victory. Not in any real sense, particularly given that much of the Iraqi forces that might take over are made up of sectarian militias.The coming US election plays a part as well, though I don't think the Republicans will be able to salvage themselves with Iraq this time. Current polls show less than 5 remaining 'red states.' A lot of Repubs will be elected, but probably not a majority. Then comes the impeachment hearings.
From: I'm a solipsist - isn't everyone? | Registered: Aug 2003
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