Is this a couple of smart Republicans when it comes to the war?

Question

2 GOP senators urge new Iraq strategy By Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Two leading Republican senators called Sunday for a new strategy in Iraq, saying the situation in getting worse and leaving the United States with few options.

Sens. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and John Warner of Virginia are part of the growing list of Republicans who are speaking out against President Bush's current plan for Iraq as U.S. casualties rise close to 3,000 dead and 21,000 wounded.

"The American people are not going to continue to support, sustain a policy that puts American troops in the middle of a civil war," Hagel said on CNN's "Late Edition."

Hagel said he agreed with Warner, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, who said after a recent visit to Iraq that Iraq was "drifting sideways." and going down hill fast. Warner has urged consideration of a change of course if the Iraq government fails to restore order over the next two months or three months.

Answer 1

I've always repected Hagel. He's one of the few independent thinkers from either party. Would make a damn good president.

Answer 2

The situation over there is getting worse. Former Secretary of State, James Baker is urging the White House to consider other options besides "staying the course". Baker points out that there are options besides continuing the engagement "as is" and rapidly pulling out that shold be explored. A bipartisan solution to the Iraq war problem lies somewhere in these options.
I agree with why we went there to begin with but like most Americans, I also believe we have spent too much effort and have tied up our military too long trying to help the Iraqis who don't seem willing to help themselves.

Answer 3

you are erudite indeed, but do you really think that the people will vote for a government or a leader who will actually see the sense of your argument

If the Senate could rule without the president that may change but this president has made it clear that he wants war at all costs, and considers dead and wounded American troops to be "co lateral damage" Has he been to visit their families. I think not.

Answer 4

Another LIE and FABRICATION by erudite. He's once again changed a copyright newspaper article to suit his cause.

Statements added:
"close to 3,000 dead and 21,000 wounded."
"and going down hill fast."
NEITHER of these statements is in the actual article. The end of the article is also omitted by erudite.

Once again, erudite has to LIE to try to get people to join his cause. He hates the US and hates the troops even worse. He brags about laughing at dead Marines and his nephew that joined. He's sick and full of hatred.

Answer 5

Let us see the ever present fabricated additions to the partial atricle that erudite has posted (and violated copyright law with his fabrications)....
"close to 3,000 dead and 21,000 wounded."
"and going down hill fast."


Once again... the habitual fabricator, liar, and law breaker is exposed for what he is.....

He cannot just have an opinion, he has to lie to actually get things to seem like they support his little warped agenda..... I could take him having his little wacko opinion, just not how he manipulates to try and trick others into following his little whacko cultish view.

Thanks Heartstrings for exposing him since I was not online before you.... good job

Answer 6

I'm not 100% for the war. But really, don't you think it will be spitting on the graves of those 3000 men dead if we do fight it out all the way? Then their lives are lost for nothing!.

Answer 7

there are only two kinds of liars in Washington: Republicans and Democrats. Both only find their consciences when the polls tell them to.

Answer 8

3000 dead is a horrable number but it is not alot for a war.

Answer 9

Yes. I am one of them.

Answer 10

i am not to concerned with "spitting on the graves..." i am more concerned with limiting the graves to be spit on.