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| Iraq |
| Iraqis uneasy at idea of early US withdrawal |
| 2009-08-16 |
| Unnerved by bombings that have killed hundreds this summer, many Iraqis are losing faith in their own security forces and fear the Americans are leaving too quickly. The misgivings about the U.S. pullback from the cities, and even about the Dec. 31, 2011 deadline for a full withdrawal, come at a time when a senior U.S. officer has suggested the Americans declare victory and leave even sooner. Iraqis, including military commanders, believe their security forces aren't ready to act alone. |
| Posted by:ed |
| #3 Never underestimate the instinct of the left to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. |
| Posted by: Skunky Glins 5*** 2009-08-16 19:29 |
| #2 They said they wanted us out after they saw that Obama was going to pull us out anyways. I think a lot of it was just trying to put a good face on things. The pull back should have been more gradual: more mixed patrols, more Americans in the background but helping out, etc. This was precipitous and it sent the wrong message. |
| Posted by: Steve White 2009-08-16 16:20 |
| #1 Sorry, guys. YOU said you wanted us out, so we're leaving. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2009-08-16 15:32 |