Hey Durbin......
Posted on 01/10/2007 2:30:20 PM PST by STARWISE
Unswayed by anti-war passions, President Bush will send 21,500 additional U.S. troops to Iraq and build the American presence there toward its highest level to quell worsening bloodshed. The move puts Bush on a collision course with the new Democratic Congress and runs counter to advice from some senior generals.
Set to announce his decisions in a prime-time speech Wednesday night, Bush was to acknowledge making major mistakes in Iraq, primarily failing to deploy enough U.S. soldiers and demand more Iraqi troops and cooperation to confront the country's near-anarchy.
In advance of Bush's address, White House counselor Dan Bartlett said U.S. military operations have been "handcuffed by political interference by Iraqi leadership" — but now will proceed under rules allowing troops to confront Shiite militias as well as Sunni insurgents.
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The new Democratic leaders of Congress met with Bush and complained afterward that their opposition to a buildup had been ignored. "This is the third time we are going down this path. Two times this has not worked," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. "Why are they doing this now? That question remains."
Senate and House Democrats are arranging votes urging the president not to send more troops. While lacking the force of law, the measures would compel Republicans to go on record as either bucking the president or supporting an escalation.
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My stepson was supposed to go back to Iraq in February; then they got word it was off. He was really disappointed. Maybe now it will be back on.
I like your thinking and I agree!
How many wars have we fought like this one?
Who do you suggest?
Amen, Red Rover!!!!
We should all be afraid. IMHO, he's one creepy dude. But the Dems will love him.
Major Garret is reporting that by next week Dem Senators are going to vote on opposing this plan.
Lott has a list of 10 GOP senators....
Hey Durbin......
FNC now reporting details of RAT/RINO plans to undermine CinC and troops. Traitors.
Well I guess we'll see just how much political power McCain will have on this issue.
Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
Sons of bitches.
And the GOP will vote with them, they presume?
Hey, paulat, you're not trying to defeat the President's strategy. I was referring to our wonderful Democrat politicians. Apologies.
This resolution won't be brought to the Floor for a vote till next week
Durbin was asked at his presser what effect that would have to the deployment and Durbin said probably none since the troops are already being sent
Won't change a thing tho....Bush is President.
They can't stop it and denying funds is political suicide......more ranting and no substance, as usual.
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