Posted on 09/10/2007 9:03:16 AM PDT by CaptRon
Gen. Petraeus' report to Congress
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Deaths down, civilian deaths are lower, but still at concerning levels.
In general Iraqi elements have been standing and fighting and taking losses.
Tribal rejection of Al Qaede by tribal chiefs has spread to other areas.
By next summer can reduce troop levels to pre surge levels, by next summer.
He didn’t so much as grit his teeth, did he?
General is making these Dems look like the idiots they are. He’s a real warrior.
just heard that - that’s bad news for the Dems
No, I didn’t, that whole part was confusing, he was asking who was talking and I couldn’t see.
I’m going to watch the whole thing again later tonight.
I thought the dims loved protesters, something about their freedom of speech?
Anyone else think if the General actually said, “President Bush” instead of “my chain of command”, demmie heads would actually explode on camera? ;-)
Reduction of forces by next summer! The Dems will be pissed! They wanted to hear December!
You must agree, most Americans do not have the facts, context, or history?
Gotta interrupt the General to remind the Congresscritters to follow along??????
Words fail me.
Oh man, Petraeus is blowing away the Dems! And this is HIS statement, despite what Dingy says, and not the President’s!
He’s a far better person than I am...
Why the hell is Ike interrupting the General?
Trying to break the rythm because something positive is being said.
Shut up Ike!
It's official: Dave Petraeus, one of the U.S. Army's most impressive leaders, is headed back to Baghdad to take charge. The assignment means a fourth star and the chance to save a desperate situation - or preside over a grim strategic failure.
With back-to-back tours of duty in Iraq behind him and the most positive image among Iraqis of any U.S. leader, military or civilian, Petraeus is a natural choice. His intelligence, drive, devotion to service and negotiating skill make the lean, young-looking general seem perfect.
The general has a winning public demeanor - when he led the 101st Airborne Division in northern Iraq in 2003, he proved such a superb diplomat that the Kurds called him "Malik Daoud" - King David - as a mark of respect. He listened patiently, spent money wisely, used force intelligently and truly did win hearts and minds.
He has indicated Syria and in PARTICULAR IRAN are adding to the violence.
Im out-someone else take over-thanks!
speaking of hsitory ,, well
as AP sees it anyway. ;-)
When generals and Congress mix ^
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1894076/posts
Looking for sound bites. You’re right, you can’t shut these people up, we must respect their authoritah!
Reduction back to presurge levels
Thank you SO much!
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