Wonder what happens to the run away and hid crowds thinking if you change the Iraq to Israel and the Americans to Jews in the sentence above. Once they sell out one country for "realism" lots of others ones get disposable. Especial with Saudi Inc running the US National Mid East policy. People should be real careful about suggesting bailing on anyone
The Israelis defend themselves. Nothwithstanding the pressure from their friends.
In fact using that as a model, the US should immediately shift to caring about the only group in Iraq that cares about American friendship and support- the Kurds.
I think you're already seeing the policy put in place regarding Israel. This is why through the election we've made a palestinian state a cornerstone of American foreign policy, decried the occupation, commended Hamas for being in the government rather than on the streets, doubled aid to the mid $400 million range, are arming Fatah, and pressuring Israel to allow PLO terrorists, the Bader Brigade who fought against us in the first Gulf war, to return to Gaza from Jordan. We're planning on rearming them too.
Iraq comes next. Word is an anouncement will be made withing the week. Speculation is that we'll begin a phased withdrawl, as well as entering into dialogue with Syria and Iran about Iraqs future. I only hope we don't sell out the Kurds. If this is what comes to pass, it's administration policy, developed by
As I noted earlier, this should have been anounced prior to the election. Republican voters have a right to know, and it might have drawn some votes from the Dems. And yes, the Saudi's will be pleased.