[BlkConserv]

This reminds me of the time Reagan pulled out the troops after the 1983 Beirut bombing of U.S. Marines.

He wanted to remain and fight but the Rats fiercely opposed it. Plus the 1984 election was looming on the horizon.

Looks like Bush is succumbing to public opinion generated by the liberal media and again, Democrats.

[victoryatallcosts]

The more likely scenario is that, given the present situation, the rewards offered by an offensive are less than the downsides of one.

And Drudge is merely trying to whip people up.

[oceanview]

that is not an accurate read of what is going on. if what you claim were true, Bush would be turning everything over to the UN.

i see no evidence of "public opinion" that says Fallujah should be spared - most americans don't even know what is going on over there. ask the average guy on the street, he probably thinks Fallujah is the name of the newest top rap star.