thinkprogress.org - 11/17/2008
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Over the weekend, Iraq’s cabinet “ overwhelmingly approved a proposed security agreement that calls for a full withdrawal of American forces from the country by the end of 2011.” Noting President Bush’s long-held opposition to “ artificial timetables ,” one ...
zombietime.com - 11/17/2008
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Victory in Iraq Day November 22, 2008 We
won. The Iraq War is over. I declare November
22, 2008 to be "Victory in Iraq Day." (Hereafter known as "VI Day.") By every measure, The United States and coalition forces have conclusively defeated all ...
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Victory in Iraq Day, November 22, 2008
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com - 11/18/2008
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Zombie Time is promoting Saturday, November 22, 2008
as-- "Victory in Iraq Day!" We won. The Iraq
War is over. I declare November 22, 2008 to be "Victory in Iraq Day." (Hereafter known as "VI Day.") By every measure, The United States and ...
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November 22nd --- Victory In Iraq Day!
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It depends on the meaning of 'aspirational'
Political Animal —
... from just last year: "I believe setting a deadline for withdrawal would demoralize the Iraqi people, would encourage killers across the broader Middle East, and send a signal that America will not keep its commitments. Setting a deadline for withdrawal is setting a date for failure -- and that would be irresponsible." With that in mind, Ryan Powers noted today's White House press briefing, where Press Secretary Dana Perino said the administration conceded to "these aspirational dates." "Aspirational"? That's not the Iraqis' understanding. Government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh ...
Bush Aspires To Demoralize, Encourage Killers, And Be Irresponsible
Daily Kos —
The Worst President EverTM, 18 months ago: I believe setting a deadline for withdrawal would demoralize the Iraqi people, would encourage killers across the broader Middle East, and send a signal that America will not keep its commitments. Setting a deadline for withdrawal is setting a date for failure -- and that would be irresponsible. And now that the Iraqi government has said they want all U.S. forces out by 12/31/2011, regardless of conditions on the ground? QUESTION: The President has said for ...
It’s FDR’s Fault
Comments from Left Field —
... launch a “New” New Deal. Maybe that’s because the old New Deal is sinking fast.
Mr. Obama’s one deeply false note during the campaign was his harping on “deregulation” as if that were the source of current troubles. His real problem is the crack-up of the world FDR built.
Friday, November 21, Forbes.com: Glenn Reynolds argues that the New Deal “extended the Depression.”
(Two memes for the price of one: In the same op-ed, Reynolds writes, ...
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McCain refuses to say whether he would support Iraq security agreement.
thinkprogress.org 10/27/2008 — The Bush administration and Iraq are in contentious talks over a security agreement calling for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by the end of 2011. In an interview with CNN today, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) refused to directly answer whether he ...
Get ready to change the name to CryVAW...
mudvillegazette.com 11/21/2008 — As the panties begin inevitable twist : Reporting from Washington -- Antiwar groups and other liberal activists are increasingly concerned at signs that Barack Obama's national security team will be dominated by appointees who favored the Iraq ...
Victory In Iraq Day
confederateyankee.mu.nu 11/25/2008 — The Iraq Wars are over, and we have won. Let me say that again. WE HAVE WON THE IRAQ WARS. And yes, I do mean to use the plural, as we have, along with our allies, won three intertwined...
SoI: Diyala
mudvillegazette.com 1/12/2009 — Continuing a series begun here .
As 2008 drew to a close, Adam Weinstein, MNC-I Public Affairs, sent us the following update on the transfer of the Sons of Iraq program to Government of Iraq control.
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Progress for Peace: Reconciliation ...
Why the U.S. blinked on its troop agreement with Iraq
mcclatchydc.com 11/20/2008 — WASHINGTON — Although the Pentagon officially has welcomed the new accord on a U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq, senior military officials are privately criticizing President Bush for giving Iraq more control over U.S. military operations for ...
SoI: Anbar
mudvillegazette.com 1/12/2009 — Third in a series, previous entry here .
More from Adam Weinstein, on the near-future of the Sons of Iraq program.
Anbar grassroots movement reaches milestone:
Sons of Iraq registration underway
By Adam Weinstein
MNC-I Public Affairs ...
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