Dean On Iraq: Cut And Run Is Only Option
By Bull Dog Pundit on Politics
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We’ve often thanked Democrats for making Howard Dean their leader. Well, we again have to say “Thanks”. Today, Dean was honest enough to outline what most Democrats really want to do in Iraq - leave before the job is done, or in reality “Cut And Run”.
Of course he rejects the “cut and run” label, but what else could you call this?
<<< Democrats are determined to set a different course for our Nation, to tell the truth to the American people, to save the lives of our American soldiers and keep America safe. We want to act now rather than let political wrangling lead to more dead and wounded Americans.
We will defend America, but we will be tough and smart.
A majority of democrats have called upon the President to change course in Iraq. Democrats have also offered a plan that asks the president to responsibly redeploy our troops. We believe that we ought to focus on training, logistics, and counter-terrorism, and we can do that with a redeployment of our troops.
The phased re-deployment strategy proposed by Democrats this week calls on the President to do the following:
· First, work with the Government of Iraq to begin a phased redeployment of United States troops from Iraq by the end of this year;
· Second, submit a plan to Congress by the end of 2006 with estimated dates for the continued phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq;
· Third, we have also told the President that we demand accountability for the resources being spent in Iraq. The cost of the Iraq war will be at least one trillion dollars, enough to finance a health care program for every single American - including our veterans coming home from the war.
· Fourth, expedite the transition of United States forces in Iraq to a limited presence and mission of training, providing logistical support, protecting United States infrastructure and personnel, and participating in targeted counterterrorism activities.
· Finally, our plan recognizes that during and after the phased redeployment of United States forces from Iraq, the United States will need to sustain a non-military effort to actively support reconstruction, governance, and a durable political solution in Iraq. >>>
Now, read that again, and tell me where in this “plan” is anything about ensuring that Iraq is stable and that the government and its forces can defend themselves against the terrorists. Only a date certain for troops to leave whether the mission is completed or not. Has Dean ever addressed the consequences of leaving Iraq before the Iraqis are ready to handle the security situation themselves? Of course not, because he’s got no answer to that questions.
And of course, to placate the kooks that are his base, he makes a veiled reference to an investigation into Halliburton, because the war was for oil and profit if you didn’t already know that.
Why is it that many Democrats are so insistent on leaving before victory is achieved?
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