Posted on 05/16/2007 5:16:39 AM PDT by KeyLargo
Obama: Stop funds for troops
May 16, 2007
BY DAVID ESPO
WASHINGTON -- Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton separately declared their support Tuesday for a March 31, 2008, cutoff in funds for the Iraq war, two Democratic presidential front-runners abruptly shifting positions on a key issue.
The twin announcements came on the eve of the largely symbolic Senate vote on the cutoff and as Obama and Clinton compete for the support of anti-war activists.
Obama said he would vote for a cutoff as well as a second bill setting standards for the Iraqi government ''not because I believe either is the best answer, but because I want to send a strong statement to the Iraqi government, the president and my Republican colleagues that it's long past time to change course.''
The legislation would require the ''safe, phased withdrawal of U.S. forces'' within 120 days. After March 31, 2008, all funds would be cut off for the deployment of troops in Iraq, with three exceptions.
Another good news edit for today:
Serial traitors Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton separately declared their support Tuesday for a March 31, 2008, surrender to Islamic Terror. Two Trotskyite Party Chairman front-runners abruptly declared defeat for Anerica before the entire Islamic world.
Pundits predict Cindy Sheehan will weigh in on a unrelated but key issue: Would Michael Moore be happier in a managed care mental health facility that offered morbid obesity intervention?
He should also have funding for his equipment cut off at a specified date so he can't wage his battle through to victory..i.e....bull horns, sound systems, lap tops, podiums, limousines and private jet planes.
He should announce that what's good for the troops is good for ole Barack Osama Hussein Mohammed Skyhook Obama.
Leni
That was clearly understood...I'm in a bit of a sarcastic mood myself today.
And I'm having fun.
So many targets, so little time!
Leni
Mr. Barak HUSSEIN Obama doesn’t want us to fund our troops. Okay. We’re on it. Right away.
Loser.
Well said.
Help Stop Osama Obama! We don’t need another Hussein!
Sounds like he’s getting his campaign advice from Mahmoud whatshisface.
Sometimes I wonder if Osama get frustrated?
Americans are a wishy washy bunch. How can you plan for future with a bunch of Nervious Nellies in office.
If we do withdraw....then the donations for Jihad will dry up. If we change our minds again for another surge...then OBL is SOL.
Just a thought.
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