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As GOP Opposition In Senate Grows, Democrats Push Resolution Opposing U.S. Troop Buildup
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- "-SamTheTVCat, what is their solution?"
Posted by singinrick at 11:54 AM : Jan 24, 2007
What I've sensed (no guarantees this is correct - lol) is that most who oppose the war believe Iraqis are resigned to conducting a civil war and that the last hope the US has of thwarting this inevitability is to attempt a mediation between the warring factions. This can be done now, there's no need for Bush to wait for the surge to quell the violence, assuming this is even achievable.
The unfortunate reality seems to be though that with Iraq being situated over that ginormous vat of oil, Sunnis and Shiites may have more of a desire to want to go for all or nothing like they always have - if both parties think they can win in a civil war and they don't want to share, I don't think there's much the US can ever say or do to persuade them otherwise. But right now, Bush doesn't even seem to want to think about a plan B. That's why I like Senator Luger's resolution.
PS I used the word 'reactionary' in my post below - I think I meant 'reacting'... - Reply to this comment
- The key phrase is "approve non-binding legislation." The gutless wonders in congress will claim to oppose the president's plan while actually going along with it.
Congress could stop the President in a number of ways if they wanted to (such as impeachment or just cutting off funding). They won't because they are willing to continue the war.
So much for public opinion or voting in a Democratic congress. The government does what it pleases in spite of the People. - Reply to this comment
- OneAmerican: Your simple minded logic is what got our country into this mess.
Terrorists don't like Bush.
A majority of Americans don't approve of Bush.
Therefore, a majority of Americans are terrorists.
Does your head cast a shadow? - Reply to this comment
- Bush & Cheney should be impeached. They are both war criminals and until they are brought to justice, the US does not have the moral authority to tell anyone else how to run their affairs.
Until the US restores rule of law to the US, the "war on terror" is pointless. And that can only be done by bringing those responsible for the unlawful & unnecessary invasion of Iraq to trial. - Reply to this comment
- PS oops - I didn't finish that thought in my post below (he he) . . . their leading the way with a stance that will strengthen the nation rather than continue to debilitate it the way Bush's ideas have and continue to
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- "-mocaleao, just curious. Al Queda's top terror leader shares these same type of views towards our president. So with this being said, are you agreeing with the TERROR chief of Al Queda?"
Posted by singinrick at 11:40 AM : Jan 24, 2007
I can't even be bothered to respond to One_American because he/she just keeps spouting out the same mantras no matter what facts and ideas any of us put forth.
Anyway . . . the WEAKEST stance one can ever take is to mistake taking an opposite stance to the enemy for true strength. It's weak because it's reactionary rather than leading. And I think Democrats are doing a fine job of demonstrating leadership with these kinds of resolutions. One step at a time . . . - Reply to this comment
- Democrats lack any confidence to conduct a war against terrorism, so the want to cast it into stone for all of history to see by putting it to a vote.
Way to go, dumb Democrats! - Reply to this comment
- Democrats are the revival of the "know-nothing" party.
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- The Democrat's posturing means NOTHING.
The President has the plan, the Democrat's DON'T HAVE ANY PLAN, EXCEPT TO REJECT ANY PLAN OF THE PRESIDENT.
Screw the Democrats.
Worthless politicians, and none of them are LEADERS LIKE THE PRESIDENT. - Reply to this comment
- Look how much good has already happened for the good since the Nazis were thrown out !
Go get 'em. Throw Bush and Cheney out. Hold onto that power ! It is finally the power of the regular middle class voter.
The hell with Republicans and everything those empty suits stand for....Greed and Corruption - Reply to this comment
- They have to stop Bush before he can turn his poll numbers around. I honestly don't think the Democratic party is concerned about Iraq as much as solidifying thier hold on power.
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- "I dont know about you but I dont want to be wearing a veil or speaking another language that isnt english. And that is what the US is coming to. "
Just imagine if Bin Laden showed up on Long Island and declared, "Ok, You're all Muslims now!" and 300 million Americans said, "Nope." - Reply to this comment
- jh6379
Wishful thinking - Reply to this comment
The troop surge will happen and so will an escalation in death and destruction. It's too few troops too late in the game. Iraq has been so mismanaged by Bush and co. that there are few if any good options anymore.- Reply to this comment
- Impeaching Bush is not the answer. Give the Military what they need and let them do their job. To protect the freedoms you take for granted. I dont know about you but I dont want to be wearing a veil or speaking another language that isnt english. And that is what the US is coming to.
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The increase in troops is going to happen and there will be no impeachment.- Reply to this comment
- Impeachment sounds pretty good, until you remember%u2026then we have to contend with Cheney! Take your pick. Stupid and Dangerous or Evil and Dangerous.
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- Impeachment sounds pretty good, until you remember%u2026then we have to contend with Cheney! Take your pick. Stupid and Dangerous or Evil and Dangerous.
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- IMPEACH BUSH & CHENEY,
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- "Impeach Bush!"
hear, hear! - Reply to this comment
