A Possible Solution for the Iraq War
What the Iraqi task group lacked in order for it to be truly effective prescription for Iraq dilemma, were military minds. Nonetheless, it did stir up debate. The result of which has led to interesting possible solution for the deteriorating military situation in Iraq:
The embedding would solve the politically sensitive issue of "cutting and running." Our military presence would not be time sensitive. The goal nonetheless would be our eventual departure from Iraq. In addition, we must pursue a diplomatic and political solution along with a military one. Both options must be pursued simultaneously to work.
The Iraq study group has already been savaged. As a result, there is a danger the proposals might be ignored. We mustn't allow Bush and Rove to squirm their ways out of making changes that need to be made. The pressure must be kept on. And there are some Republicans that dissatisfied with the status quo:
As imperfect as the study group report is it nevertheless serves as a basis for generating the necessary debate needed to find an answer.
This solution could be a way out for President Bush. The question is whether Bush wants a way out. Or is he as stupid as he seems? I am not optimistic he is going to do the right thing.
The recommendations are not complete yet, but sources familiar with the reviews conducted by Joint Chiefs Chairman Peter Pace and National Security Adviser Steven Hadley, tell ABC News that military leaders will advise the president that he change the primary mission from fighting insurgents to training and supporting Iraqi troops.
The embedding would solve the politically sensitive issue of "cutting and running." Our military presence would not be time sensitive. The goal nonetheless would be our eventual departure from Iraq. In addition, we must pursue a diplomatic and political solution along with a military one. Both options must be pursued simultaneously to work.
The Iraq study group has already been savaged. As a result, there is a danger the proposals might be ignored. We mustn't allow Bush and Rove to squirm their ways out of making changes that need to be made. The pressure must be kept on. And there are some Republicans that dissatisfied with the status quo:
Sen. Gordon Smith, R-Ore., a longtime supporter of the war, compounded the White House's problems with a blistering speech on the Senate floor.
"I, for one, am at the end of my rope when it comes to supporting a policy that has our soldiers patrolling the same streets in the same way, being blown up by the same bombs day after day," Smith said Thursday night. "That is absurd. It may even be criminal. I cannot support that anymore. ... So either we clear and hold and build or let's go home."
As imperfect as the study group report is it nevertheless serves as a basis for generating the necessary debate needed to find an answer.
This solution could be a way out for President Bush. The question is whether Bush wants a way out. Or is he as stupid as he seems? I am not optimistic he is going to do the right thing.
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