[Sabramerican]

But, if the President pulls out of Iraq before that govenrment is fully established and able to stand on its own against its enemies (both internal and external), then he will lose my respect. I do not believe he is doing that, nor do I believe he will do so.

He has two years. If he doesn't pull out, just runs out the clock, without pushing forward, while Americans bleed and die, would that be better?

Would you think better of him if he leaves- at best- the status quo to the next President?

[carton253]

Sabra...

I enjoy your posts very much. Both in passion and in knowledge. But, I do think you are biased against the President and it colors your posts.

I do not think he is running out the clock. I think we're fighting to establish that government so it can stand on its own two feet. I believe he is committed to that. I will wait to see if that committment falters or fail first before I throw up my hands as if it is a done deal because people in the media have already done so.

[Torie]

I just had this naughty irresistable impulse.

Would you think better of him if he leaves- at best- the status quo to the next President?

Just a little humor for ya.