Posted on 12/02/2005 5:26:03 AM PST by Hadean
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., said Thursday that President George W. Bush "doesn't recognize the realities on the ground" in Iraq, noting the general heading the operation in Iraq has suggested the large U.S. presence is part of the problem in the two-and-a-half year war there.
In a live interview on NBC's "Today" show, Kerry said that Gen. George Casey, who is the U.S.' top commander in Iraq, told Congress that the large number of U.S. troops there helps support the notion of occupation and prevents the willingness of Iraqi troops "to stand up."
"I think until the president acknowledges that that large presence is part of the problem and begins to set a benchmark process for transferring responsibilities to the Iraqis, we will continue with more of the same," Kerry said.
He said the insurgency should be resolved with "political reconciliation."
"No soldier will end the insurgency in Iraq," he said.
Kerry noted that he and Bush disagree about setting a specific target for transferring power over to the Iraqis. "We are not asking the Iraqis to fight World War II. We are asking them to stand up as police officers and guard construction sites to make sure the oil can flow.
"This is not as complicated as some people are making it," Kerry said.
Lurch wouldn't know anything about reality if it bit him on his backside (kinda like that rice "shrapnel" wound)!
Nope. Doesn't ring a bell.
So now it's simply a War for Oil? Is that why the terrorists are targeting civilians?
Ahem..5 months ago, he wanted to send in 20,000 more "targets"......If you heard his speech after W spoke, if you took a drink after every time he said the word "reality" you'd need a liver transplant today..
John Kerry? Who is this guy?
This guy is really a sick meglamaniac. Does he really think his 2 years in the Navy, gives him more experience than the Generals running the show over there?
To quote Wes Clark(hate to do it):
"he's just a Lieutenant, I'm a General"
John Kerry...hmmmm.
Oh, that's right. He didn't think Vietnam was that complicated when testifying before the Senate in 1971.
Only 2,000 to 3,000 South Vietnamese leaders would have to be "re-educated" if the North took over.
As far as I'm concerned, Kerry's actions in undercutting our troops and military win in Vietnam and the support for South Vietnamese in 1975 directly led to a South Asian holocaust of over 3,000,000 people.
Pardon me if I don't listen to anything this old traitor says.
His traitorous words are largely responsible for the insurgency. They believe cowards like Kerry will force an end to the war.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
I always get a kick outta that one......if that were true, we should have invaded Mexico & saved on airfare.
Is this guy an alien ?
Is this for all 6 people who give a rats * what kerry says?
Yeah...or simply opening the tap on ANWR.
It is said that every senator harbors ambitions for the WH...Nothing wrong with that, per se, but they all mistakenly assuem that they can also serve as Commanders in Chief..There can only be ONE in time of war.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
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