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June 29, 2009
MEETING A DEADLINE IN IRAQ.... For months, there were plenty of concerns that the U.S. commitment of withdrawing U.S. combat troops from Iraqi cities by June 30 was ambitious, and perhaps unrealistic. And yet, here we are. The deadline is tomorrow, and the schedule is very much on track. There will still be U.S. troops in the cities, and conditions will still be dangerous, but the American servicemen and women will take on "support" roles, rather than "combat" roles.
What's more, Gen. Ray Odierno told CNN over the weekend that he believes Iraq's security forces are ready: "They've been working towards this for a long time. Security remains good.... I believe this is the time for us to move out of the cities and for them to take ultimate responsibility." Of course, the excitement and optimism are not universal, and plenty of people throughout Iraq fear an increase in violence as Americans continue to pull back -- a sentiment that has grown in the face of deadly bombings over the last week or so. Are conditions likely to deteriorate? Slate's Fred Kaplan ponders the possibilities, but concludes that the weight has shifted to Maliki: "For better or for worse, there isn't much we can do about this situation, however it develops.... [F]ormally and practically, it's out of our control." —Steve Benen 4:00 PM Permalink | Trackbacks | Comments (17)Comments
Whoa! Bernie Mathoff gets 150 years. There's no justice in America, cause he got off easy. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8124838.stm Posted by: anonymous on June 29, 2009 at 4:12 PM | PERMALINKThis is total B.S. What kind of "support" are they getting? Combat support! Posted by: Rick on June 29, 2009 at 4:15 PM | PERMALINK"For better or for worse, there isn't much we can do about this situation, however it develops.... [F]ormally and practically, it's out of our control." Which differs from the previous six years of occupation...how, exactly? All the best to our troops and the Iraqi people. Posted by: beep52 on June 29, 2009 at 4:17 PM | PERMALINKKaplan: "For better or for worse, there isn't much we can do about this situation, however it develops.... [F]ormally and practically, it's out of our control." As if it was ever *in* our control. Feh. Oh well, at least a withdrawal is finally happening. Posted by: Shade Tail on June 29, 2009 at 4:17 PM | PERMALINKSecurity remains good ...as long as you ignore all the bombings. Iraq will come out of this linked at the hip with Iran. The question is what will the rest of the predominately Sunni Gulf states do? They got the money to pay for another round of bloodshed and misery in Iraq, or have we still got enough political clout over there to stop it? Posted by: Glen on June 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM | PERMALINKEarlier today on NPR Robin Young was decrying the lack of coverage of this historic event, agreeing with her guest that the public only wants to hear about Michael Jackson. Shortly after Young announced that later this afternoon they would be having an hour of chatter about ... Michael Jackson. Posted by: karen marie on June 29, 2009 at 7:41 PM | PERMALINKCongrats to the Iraqi people, who are doing what most in the world thought was impossible: creating a democratic state in the heart of the Arab Middle East. Naysayers said it couldn't be done, showing their racism against the Arab people, thinking they are too stupid to be anything but a violent tribal people. Iraq is safer than most large cities in the U.S., thanks to the sacrifices of many Iraqis who are working to make a better home for their children. The Iraqi people said "enough" and helped root out Al-Qaeda elements trying to foment discord and violence. Al-Qaeda in Iraq is nothing but a paper tiger, a dim shadow of what it was under Zarqawi. Kudos to the Iraqi people and may you continue down the path towards a free and democratic state. Posted by: Neo on June 29, 2009 at 9:26 PM | PERMALINKNaysayers said it couldn't be done, showing their racism against the Arab people, thinking they are too stupid to be anything but a violent tribal people. Listen, bullshit artist, the only people saying that were right-wingers in the U.S. -- at first in earnest, and later as a strawman they flogged to justify an illegal, immoral invasion. Iraq is safer than most large cities in the U.S. Oh fuck right off. Yes, it is after more than a million Iraqis have been wounded or killed, after close to five million were forced from their homes and their country, and after they've lived in the shithole that is a war-torn country for years. Take your self-serving kudos and shove them up your ass, you dishonorable dickweed. Posted by: trex on June 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM | PERMALINKHi guys. You should not live one way in private, another in public. Help me! I find sites on the topic: Chart of paintball guns. I found only this - most expensive paintball gun. If you ever played paint ball, you know how annoying it is, when what is the best valve to use in a home made paintball gun,in terms of speed. Be asking you to bring your own paintball guns when we start it back up. THX :mad:, Andralyn from Marino. Posted by: Andralyn on July 15, 2009 at 7:34 PM | PERMALINKIf you have to do it, you might as well do it right. Posted by: tramadol dog veterinary literature on July 24, 2009 at 1:34 AM | PERMALINKIt is the coolest site, keep so! Posted by: edinburgh uk viagra find search pages on July 24, 2009 at 9:21 AM | PERMALINKWhen a very miserly man nicknamed the "stingy ghost" died and went to hell, the Yama King reproached him, saying, "You stingy ghost! When you were alive, you clung hard to everything and wouldn't give to anyone. Even when you saw others in poverty and misery, you refused to offer them help. Also, you didn't take good care of your parents, relatives or friends and let them suffer and starve. For your evil karma, you'll be dumped into a pot of Very interesting site. Hope it will always be alive! Posted by: can tramadol cause bladder problems on July 31, 2009 at 5:57 PM | PERMALINKGreat site. Keep doing. Posted by: weight loss average on adipex on August 1, 2009 at 2:37 AM | PERMALINK
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