I keep hearing that the Democrats do not have a plan for Iraq-Does anyone know what the Republican plan is????

Answer 1

Pour more men and money in and hope that eventually the Iraqi government might be able to one day be able to fend for itself.

Answer 2

The Republican plan all along has been to establish and train an Iraqi police force and military that supports the goals of the new, U.S.-friendly government in Iraq. All funding for the new government and police would have come from Iraq's oil supply, and the US would have only been in the country long enough to bring down Saddam, pop up a few voting booths, and then monitor the country's progress for a couple of years. This would have been a good plan if the insurgents never popped up on the scene- targeting the police, the Americans, and the oil fields. The key problem is, there was never any plan in place to deal with opposition to the new police force, and the idea of insurgency was never considered as a serious possibility. The Republicans / Rumsfeld never stopped to develop a contigency plan, even though this one is clearly not working, and instead continue to try and train an Iraqi force that can deal with the insurgents and bring peace to the country. Unfortunately, joining the Iraqi police force is turning out to be a very dangerous job that isn't attracting many new recruits.

Answer 3

the Democrats due have a plan.Senator Biden came up with dividing the oil revenue between the three groups who are at war.the Sunnis the Curds and Shihads.it would take too much time to explain the whole thing but im sue you can check it out online somewhere.the Republicans plan is MR.Bush's plan and that is to keep dragging it out as long as possible.this way all of the countries that were buying their oil from Iraq including the U.S.will continue buying from his good buddies in Saudi Arabia.

Answer 4

The Democrats' Martial Plan

A solid majority of voting Americans, according to both exit polls and the results, disapprove of the Iraq war and President Bush's job performance, mostly due to his handling of national security.

The Democrats and the administration now need to work together to craft the safest possible withdrawal strategy.

At the same time, though, we also need to reflect upon our tendency to turn national security into either a political football or a geopolitical plaything.

There is not going to be an immediate pullout from Iraq. It will take time, and there will have to be a plan for what happens the day after. A stubborn administration will have to be convinced -- and then forced -- to accept the war's over. The Democrats will have to take responsibility for the consequences of their demand to end the war.

In the ways of Washington, Democrats in the House will hold high-profile hearings to prove their point and punctuate their displeasure with the administration. It will be a tricky balancing act for them: Renewed accountability and oversight on the one hand to distinguish themselves from the rubber stamp; not appearing to be floundering and without a plan on the other.

Certainly in the short term, expect Democrat warrior-than-thou action to shift defense spending to the little from the big: more direct support for the troops in the form of body armor and the like; less support for Republican favorites such as missile defenses.

An Iraq withdrawal will help though, having both a powerful impact and sending an important message to President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and "moderate" do-nothings in the Muslim world: America is not going to save you and protect you from extremists in your midst. American war and military bungling is no longer going to be an excuse for you to happily funnel domestic discontent on the new evil empire.

By William M. Arkin | November 8, 2006; 8:30 AM ET


U.S. November Death Toll in Iraq at 23
Two U.S. soldiers and a Marine were killed in Iraq, the U.S. military said Friday, bringing the number of Americans who have died in the country so far this month to 23. In other violence, six Iraqi soldiers were killed and 10 wounded by a suicide bomber in Tal Afar—the northern town once cited by the U.S. as a “success story” of the occupation.

Response Submitted by nobuko on November 12, 2006 - 10:59am.
I prefer Marthas plan, get the hell out of Iraq and place our troops out of harms way! They are nothing but target practice for whomever wants to kill their butts. I am sick of people saying they don't want America to look like a punk; well America is a punk, for invading Iraq in the first place! To save grace and REGAIN RESPECT, the BEST thing we can do is LEAVE!

ANYONE that disagree, all I got to say is GO to your Nearest Recruiting Station, Sign up and send troops home who have been send back 3 and 4 times! I AM SICK OF YOU PUNKS, that won't join, and put your body where your mouth is! Talk about being a first class PUNK, that is exactly what you are! As long as its not your azz, your family member, you could care less!

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Answer 5

The republican plan has been spelled out in detail for several years now.. where are you????

Answer 6

Obviously not.. The republicans are in denial.. The Democrats plan is a time table for withdrawal!!!

Answer 7

Make more money supplying the armyies with the tools of the trade, bring more kids home in a box, grab some oil, keep the public divided

Answer 8

Benchmarks, the strategy is benchmarks. Have you not been paying attention? We have evolved beyond staying the course.

Answer 9

to keep doing what they're doing...that's their hopeful plan. democrats want to end the war and let the iraq people handle their democracy. YESSSS!!!

Answer 10

Stay the course.