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Bush adding 21,500 troops to Iraq force - LIVE thread- speech 9pm EST
Yahoo/AP ^ | 1-10-07 | TerenceHunt

Posted on 01/10/2007 2:30:20 PM PST by STARWISE

Unswayed by anti-war passions, President Bush will send 21,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq and build the American presence there toward its highest level to quell worsening bloodshed. The move puts Bush on a collision course with the new Democratic Congress and runs counter to advice from some senior generals.

Set to announce his decisions in a prime-time speech Wednesday night, Bush was to acknowledge making major mistakes in Iraq, primarily failing to deploy enough U.S. soldiers and demand more Iraqi troops and cooperation to confront the country's near-anarchy.

In advance of Bush's address, White House counselor Dan Bartlett said U.S. military operations have been "handcuffed by political interference by Iraqi leadership" — but now will proceed under rules allowing troops to confront Shiite militias as well as Sunni insurgents.

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The new Democratic leaders of Congress met with Bush and complained afterward that their opposition to a buildup had been ignored. "This is the third time we are going down this path. Two times this has not worked," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "Why are they doing this now? That question remains."

Senate and House Democrats are arranging votes urging the president not to send more troops. While lacking the force of law, the measures would compel Republicans to go on record as either bucking the president or supporting an escalation.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Government; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: alqaeda; bush; iran; iraq; presbush; syria; troops; wot
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To: Txsleuth

My stepson was supposed to go back to Iraq in February; then they got word it was off. He was really disappointed. Maybe now it will be back on.


981 posted on 01/10/2007 6:43:37 PM PST by Peach (The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
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To: varina davis

I like your thinking and I agree!


982 posted on 01/10/2007 6:43:43 PM PST by onyx (DONATE NOW! -- It takes DONATIONS to keep FR running!!)
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To: Howlin

comments@whitehouse.gov


983 posted on 01/10/2007 6:43:46 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life)
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To: racing fan

How many wars have we fought like this one?


Who do you suggest?


984 posted on 01/10/2007 6:43:57 PM PST by AliVeritas (Stop Global Dhimming.)
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To: RedRover

Amen, Red Rover!!!!


985 posted on 01/10/2007 6:44:10 PM PST by onyx (DONATE NOW! -- It takes DONATIONS to keep FR running!!)
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To: spectre

We should all be afraid. IMHO, he's one creepy dude. But the Dems will love him.


986 posted on 01/10/2007 6:44:41 PM PST by livius
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To: Mo1; Howlin; Dog

Major Garret is reporting that by next week Dem Senators are going to vote on opposing this plan.


987 posted on 01/10/2007 6:44:41 PM PST by A Citizen Reporter
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To: AliVeritas


Lott has a list of 10 GOP senators....


988 posted on 01/10/2007 6:44:44 PM PST by onyx (DONATE NOW! -- It takes DONATIONS to keep FR running!!)
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To: spectre

Reid is going to do a non-binding resolution against the president..........now we need to EMAIL all our senators!


989 posted on 01/10/2007 6:44:48 PM PST by Howlin (Don't blame me, I voted Republican!)
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Hey Durbin......


990 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:14 PM PST by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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FNC now reporting details of RAT/RINO plans to undermine CinC and troops. Traitors.


991 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:24 PM PST by clintonh8r
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To: Torie

Well I guess we'll see just how much political power McCain will have on this issue.


992 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:25 PM PST by marajade (Yes, I'm a SW freak!)
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To: onyx
What are you up too concerning mccain?
993 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:26 PM PST by processing please hold (ROP and Open Borders-a terrorist marriage and hell's coming with them)
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To: Txsleuth; big'ol_freeper
Sec. of Defense Gates will announce tomorrow morning that he has a plan to increase the Army and Marine troops.

Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou

994 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:27 PM PST by Lil'freeper (You do not have the plug-in required to view this tagline.)
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To: Wild Irish Rogue
I'm so embarrassed that Durbin is my Senator.
995 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:29 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27
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To: A Citizen Reporter

Sons of bitches.

And the GOP will vote with them, they presume?


996 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:29 PM PST by Howlin (Don't blame me, I voted Republican!)
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To: paulat

Hey, paulat, you're not trying to defeat the President's strategy. I was referring to our wonderful Democrat politicians. Apologies.


997 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:30 PM PST by popdonnelly
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To: paulat
Russert saying GOPers will cross over to defeat this new strategy

This resolution won't be brought to the Floor for a vote till next week

Durbin was asked at his presser what effect that would have to the deployment and Durbin said probably none since the troops are already being sent

998 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:36 PM PST by Mo1 (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC AND DONATE)
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To: A Citizen Reporter
Good get them all on record..

Won't change a thing tho....Bush is President.

999 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:38 PM PST by Dog (DEMS--- 5 day work week..............errr...nevermind....100 hours...starting...soon .....MAYBE)
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To: A Citizen Reporter

They can't stop it and denying funds is political suicide......more ranting and no substance, as usual.


1,000 posted on 01/10/2007 6:45:46 PM PST by edpc (The pen is mightier than the sword......until you fight someone.)
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