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02-18-2007, 10:14 PM | #21 |
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Kerry isn't the one lying in this thread. |
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02-18-2007, 10:48 PM | #23 |
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He is still steaming from having "mouthed" himself out of another White House attempt, or at least a seat in teh VP chair. White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops - washingtonpost.com As for the other Generals, gauging their view of the the surge based solely on their own comments is impossible since their commission implicitly prohibits them from speaking against the President's wishes, . . . so the only likely indicator of their views is from the comments of recently retired Generals. . . Retired Generals Criticize Bush’s Plan for Iraq - New York Times So much for Kerry being an "idiot." |
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02-19-2007, 12:16 AM | #25 |
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Man... Kerry certainly is a lying motherfucker. And dumb motherfuckers in the pinko press suck grape kool-aid riight out of his cock
Here is the facts that are contrary to what Kerry said yesterday in Congress. 1) Bush appointed Bob Gates, a member of the Iraq Study Group, to be Secretary of Defense. 2) The Iraq Study Group report advocated the "surge". We could, however, support a shortterm redeployment or surge of American combat forces to stabilize Baghdad, or to speed up the training and equipping mission, if the U.S. commander in Iraq determines that such steps would be effective. 3) Petraeus is the U.S. commander in Iraq 4) Petraeus Supports Troop Increase in Confirmation Hearing Kerry is clearly a liar. |
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02-19-2007, 01:56 AM | #27 |
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I take it Sam's post was conveniently ignored? Pentagon insiders say members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have long opposed the increase in troops and are only grudgingly going along with the plan because they have been promised that the military escalation will be matched by renewed political and economic efforts in Iraq. Gen. John P. Abizaid, the outgoing head of Central Command, said less than two months ago that adding U.S. troops was not the answer for Iraq. From General J.P.Abizaid’s Senate Armed Services Committee Testimony (under oath), November 15, 2006: http://armed-services.senate.gov/sta...2010-15-06.pdf : In discussions with our commanders and Iraqi leaders it is clear that they believe Iraqi forces can take more control faster, provided we invest more manpower and resources into the coalition military transition teams, speed the delivery of logistics and mobility enablers, and embrace an aggressive Iraqi-led effort to disarm illegal militias. This is particularly important with regard to the Jaysh al Mahdi elements operating as armed death squads in Baghdad and elsewhere. As we increase our efforts to build Iraqi capacity, we envision coalition forces providing needed military support and combat power to Iraqi units in the lead. Precisely how we do this continues to be worked out with the Iraqis as ultimately capable independent Iraqi forces, loyal to an equally capable independent Iraqi government, will set the conditions for the withdrawal of our major combat forces. From the NPR reference in Sam’s post, dated December 6, 2006: The Iraq Study Group's other major recommendation is a change in the focus of U.S. military operations in Iraq. The reports says U.S. troops should transition to a support role, with the Iraqi army taking "over primary responsibility for combat operations." Indeed, that is one of the recommendations. However they recommend that multiple non-exclusive approaches are required for success. These approaches include diplomatic, Iraqi international support, intelligence, internationl, and military. From the Iraq Study Group report: http://www.bakerinstitute.org/Pubs/i...p_findings.pdf II. The Way Forward – A New Approach B. The Internal Approach: Helping Iraqis Help Themselves 3. Security and Military Forces A Military Strategy for Iraq There is no action the American military can take that, by itself, can bring about success in Iraq…. While this process is under way, and to facilitate it, the United States should significantly increase the number of U.S. military personnel, including combat troops, imbedded in and supporting Iraqi Army units…. One of the most important elements of our support would be the imbedding of substantially more U.S. military personnel in all Iraqi Army battalions and brigades, as well as within Iraqi companies…. Because of the importance of Iraq to our regional security goals and to our ongoing fight against Al Qaeda, we considered proposals to make a substantial increase (100,000 to 200,000) in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. We rejected this course because we do not believe that the needed levels are available for a sustained deployment. Further, adding more American troops could conceivably worsen those aspects of the security problem that are fed by the view that the U.S. presence is intended to be a long-term “occupation.” We could, however, support a short-term redeployment or surge of American combat forces to stabilize Baghdad, or to speed up the training and equipping mission, if the U.S. commander in Iraq determines that such steps would be effective. We also reject the immediate withdrawal of our troops, because we believe that so much is at stake. |
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02-19-2007, 02:09 AM | #28 |
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02-19-2007, 03:19 AM | #29 |
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Man... Kerry certainly is a lying motherfucker. And dumb motherfuckers in the pinko press suck grape kool-aid riight out of his cock |
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02-19-2007, 03:23 AM | #30 |
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02-19-2007, 03:37 AM | #31 |
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Man... Kerry certainly is a lying motherfucker. And dumb motherfuckers in the pinko press suck grape kool-aid riight out of his cock Because of the importance of Iraq to our regional security goals and to our ongoing fight against al Qaeda, we considered proposals to make a substantial increase (100,000 to 200,000) in the number of U.S. troops in Iraq. We rejected this course because we do not believe that the needed levels are available for a sustained deployment. Further, adding more American troops could conceivably worsen those aspects of the security problem that are fed by the view that the U.S. presence is intended to be a long-term “occupation.” We could, however, support a shortterm redeployment or surge of American combat forces to stabilize Baghdad, or to speed up the training and equipping mission, if the U.S. commander in Iraq determines that such steps would be effective. Note the word "could" in the lower part, not that they "do" support. And again, they don't focus on surge, they said it could be a redeployment. To say that they advocate that one specific action is a stretch. |
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02-19-2007, 04:11 AM | #32 |
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Note the word "could" in the lower part, not that they "do" support. And again, they don't focus on surge, they said it could be a redeployment. To say that they advocate that one specific action is a stretch. |
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02-19-2007, 04:16 AM | #33 |
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The Iraqi Study Group supports a non-exclusive multilateral approach. One aspect of that approach is an increase in troops in Iraq (read on in the study, there is much more stating that more temporary personnel are recommended). One can deploy (or redeploy - deploy again) from Fort Campbell to the Mideast, for example. Either way, it is more personnel. Deployment is movement of troops. |
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02-19-2007, 04:53 AM | #34 |
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Here is the entire paragraph: When questioned directly, Petraeus said he would not be able to do his job as commander of MNFI without the additional 21,000 troops President Bush has pledged to Iraq http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentc...20Hearing.aspx |
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02-19-2007, 05:33 AM | #35 |
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Bullshit. It's crystal clear. It advocates the surge if the commander determines that it is necessary to be effective. |
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02-19-2007, 08:57 AM | #36 |
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Both of those fuckin losers spent more time wearing a uniform than the whole GOP leadership combined, what fuckin' losers, neither one could figure out that only suckers die for short change. Not only that, they actually vote for ideals rather than personal profit, no wonder the GOP won't have'em............... Show me one fucking Day this Kennedy, the murdering drunken perverted slime ball, ever spent in the Military!! However if you count his efforts to dive a little in an erffort to establish he gave a rats ass about Kopechne, and his "survival" trainiung to AVOID the Law all night, is Liberal Military training! You will also find that if History could JUDGE the stupidest and most uncalled for Medal disposition, it would be Kerrys 3 Purples for Superficial injuries, and the staging of his Silver Star award, backed by Navy brass in debt to Mass Lawmakers!! My apologies as Kennedy served 2 years on the FRONT Lines of Paris, working in a Cushy fucking job at SHAPE headquarters!! Whoopie, sounds like Gores Nam service as a Reporter in the FAR South of Nam where he could put his toes in the China Sea! (Real Danger there!) Bob Kerry whom I knew when I lived in Nebr, was a TRUE Dem hero, as he holds the MOH, and lost his ankle & foot, participating in a Seals sweep in N.Vietnam! |
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02-19-2007, 11:39 PM | #37 |
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Both of those fuckin losers spent more time wearing a uniform than the whole GOP leadership combined, what fuckin' losers, neither one could figure out that only suckers die for short change. Not only that, they actually vote for ideals rather than personal profit, no wonder the GOP won't have'em............... As for Ted Hiccup Kennedy, the man has shit all over his family's name and his son is turning out to be a chip right off the old block himself. He is responsible for the death of a woman, he is a drunk, and his comments and behavior in public over the years has been unconscienable. Neither of these men have held a job in their lives and they acquired their wealth through inheritence or marriage. They have no clue what's involved in living in the real world and only regurgitate socialist propaganda because it resonates with jealous and bitter Marxist tools like yourself and the rest of the people in your state. The party of the working poor indeed. |
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02-20-2007, 12:03 AM | #38 |
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Man... Kerry certainly is a lying motherfucker. And dumb motherfuckers in the pinko press suck grape kool-aid riight out of his cock |
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02-20-2007, 12:13 AM | #39 |
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John Kerry should have been tried and convicted of treason and executed for his role in aiding the North Vietnamese in defeating American forces and for his lies about the American military during the Winter Soldier hearings. He forfeited any honor gained from wearing a uniform. Now, I don't agree with the vote either, but this is equivelant to Bush being reelected. A lot of people were wrong then too. |
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