Posted on 12/09/2007 10:14:51 AM PST by smoothsailing
Now, why didn't I think of that?
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
This is an important part that I hope is not missed...
Ultimately, however, these military gains must be cemented with regional and global diplomacy, political reconciliation, and economic recovery -- tools yet sufficiently utilized. Today's tactical gains in Iraq -- while a necessary pre-condition for political reconciliation -- will crumble without a deliberate and comprehensive strategy.
I’m sure this will be reported in the MSM.
Anybody wanna make a bet on which course the antiwar crackpots will take??
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Real courage.
Alright Murtha, we’re waiting on you, moron!
Gen. John, we hardly knew ye.
Actually, we don’t care to.
Today's tactical gains in Iraq -- while a necessary pre-condition for political reconciliation -- will crumble without a deliberate and comprehensive strategy.
We, the transition teams are already heavily engaged in that. Strategy is already developed and being implemented.
And the Iraqis are coming right along.
Sorry, libs. :-)
One has to only remember Representative Brian Baird (D Wa) to come to the answer on how this will be received by the leftist moonbats.
Chickens coming home.
Now, that's leadership!
I’m not impressed w/ Batiste.
If it took longer to implement than it takes to heat up a bag of microwave popcorn, then it was obviously all screwed up by total incompetents and can never be salvaged....
at least according to those who willingly bend over to be punked by those who preach our defeat.
PS. Thanks for doing what you do. Civilian contractors don’t get near the respect they should.
The Iraqi people have tasted freedom in sufficient amounts now to know they don't want to go back to the old way.
Anyone who would let himself be used as General Batiste did by the enemies of our country is not someone I admire.
Interesting question. Did he realize that he was WRONG, or is he, in fact, merely flip flopping with the wind and tide?
It will be interesting to watch and see if the Democrats now follow him, as an acknowledged expert in their eyes. Indeed, perhaps they suggested to him that he should make such a statement, in order to lead the way as an expert, and thus help them flip flop more gracefully.
Or will they now repudiate him? Stay tuned. Murtha, of course, went first, but he pretends to be an old and experienced veteran who knows all about military matters.
he should be one of Romney’s national security advisers.
General Batiste = Monday Morning Quarterback General
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