He has only promised to end the war. Stephy knows this. If Obama does not plan on losing, then perhaps he should elaborate on exactly how he would win, not just end, the war.
He has only promised to withdraw our forces.
This does not end the war. It makes the enemy stronger in the war - which will continue in Iraq - even if our forces withdraw. War will continue until one side achieves victory.
This distinction must be made: US Withdrawal ≠ End of War
Obama has made it clear that his policy is and always has been: End the war, don’t win it.
I’ll try that again.
Obama’s policy for the Iraq War is and always has been:
End it, don’t win it.