[El Gato]

The measure identifies a goal of ending combat by December 2008, leaving only enough soldiers and Marines behind to fight terrorists, train Iraqi security forces and protect U.S. assets.

What does she think they are doing there now?

They *are* "fighting terrorists, training Iraqi security forces, and protecting U.S. assets. Oh they are also building hospitals and schools, water supply systems and power generation/distrubtion systems. She wants to stop those sort of "for the children" activities? Hmm... Worst case of BDS yet.

[been_lurking]

They want to make a statement that can be sold to their base as "ending the war" without really changing a thing. This way they can jump in front of the parade to act like they are leading.

They are desperate to do something that looks like they are in charge.