[W04Man]

"Our troops' posture needs to stay where it is as we move to enhance the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces," Gen. John Abizaid

So there, now what do you think you know about it MR. MURTHA!!

[W04Man]

PING!

[sgtbono2002]

****"It's not encouraging to those of us who heard time after time that things are, quote, 'progressing well,' that we're making progress, et cetera, because we're hearing from many other sources that that's not the case," said Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican. ****

When is McCain going to join the ranks of the Independents ,Jeffords and Lieberman. He sure isnt a Republican.

[LibLieSlayer]

"But Democrats, and at least one Republican, expressed skepticism"

One more nail in mclame's Presidential coffin! I saw the film clip of mcqueeg getting mad at General Abizaid and the General taking him out behind the woodshed for a "whuppin"! He set old john back on his heels with truth and logic.

LLS

[alloysteel]

NOW they worry about the consequences of a pull-out, oops, sorry, "redeployment".

Well, perhaps better that somebody is talking about it now, than AFTER any troop movements begin.

But a lot of the damage is already done. Ther perception is, that now there is an approaching time of departure, that America has lost heart to pursue their earlier stated goals in Iraq (pacification of the entire country, establishment of a working self-sustaining democracy).

[JCEccles]

But Democrats, and at least one Republican, expressed skepticism. "It's not encouraging to those of us who heard time after time that things are, quote, 'progressing well,' that we're making progress, et cetera, because we're hearing from many other sources that that's not the case," said Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican.

Another sucker punch from McCain. Just when you think he's a solid supporter of the military mission, he joins the far left in attacking the general charged with executing that mission.

What is obvious from this exchange is that Bush and Rumsfeld have been listening to to General Abazaid and other top commanders. The far left's attacks on Rumsfeld have really been directed at our military itself. Now that Rumsfeld isn't there to take the hit, they're openly attacking what has been their real target all along.

And McCain is right in the thick of it.

[syriacus]

We lost 30,000 troops in Korea under Truman in less than 3 years (1950-52).

34,000 Americans gave their lives and South Korea has been free for 50 years.

What would South Korea be like, if we had redeployed after 3,000 troops were killed?

[TADSLOS]

In other words, STAY THE COURSE.

[INSENSITIVE GUY]

They(dems)should talk.Hardly 2 weeks after the election and there's more fighting among the democrats than there is in Iraq!!!!

[CharlesWayneCT]

See, Bush listens to the Generals, but the democrats listen to the people who give them campaign donations.

[jazusamo]

Message to Levin, Murtha and McCain: STHU, we're going to finish the job.