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2009-03-01 Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2009-03-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 An example, Helmick said, could be reducing the number of Abrams tanks sought by Iraqi forces. He said essential services such as Iraqi police and military payroll, electricity and water could not be cut.

You've a big surprise coming, general.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2009-03-01 02:30|| 2009-03-01 02:30|| Front Page Top

#2 You've a big surprise coming, general. Posted by: g(r)omgoru

I don't think it's a surprise, Grom. The military knew as soon as the election was final they would be put in a severe bind. The question isn't whether the defense budget in this country is cut, but how much and where. Democrats HATE the military - it's made up of leaders, not sheep.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2009-03-01 15:08|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2009-03-01 15:08|| Front Page Top

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