Here is my thinking:
2 years from now Iraq will still be a disaster (clearly -- nobody thinks it will be over/better in 2 years -- even the most optimistic)
The American people will be even more sick of the war than they are now (as shown in the mid term elections), and will want someone who promises to withdraw soon (regardless of your opinion on the matter, this is what the bulk of the people will want)
The Democratic candidates will all be able to promise that. The Republican candidates will be in a bind -- they clearly would like to say "the war was bad, I can get us out better than the Democrats can). But it will be awkward for them to criticize a sitting president (ie say it was a mistake to send the extra troops) -- and if they try to they will loose his support on the campaign trail. It seems like they will be forced to have an awkward "I support the Presidents actions in the past, but now it is time to get out" -- it just might be a hard message to run on. Thoughts?
2007-01-11 05:13:21 · 10 answers · asked by Kevin F 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I believe he's trying to stabilize the country and win the war, not the election.
If things play out as you forecast, then it's the Americans' choice.
I think a defeat in Iraq would be catastrophic and make us much less safe.
But if Americans have a death wish, they can make their will known.
2007-01-11 05:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hardly. The American public has a short attention span so this public policy will be ancient history by the time the 2008 elections roll around. With regard to "the War on Terrorism" the only question that remains to be answered is what will the Demonrats do now that they control Congress. Where's their plan? Will the liberals cut and run like the French or will they stand and deliver?
Survey says "liberals lead a retreat from Iraq and Afghanistan." The Satanic Islamic terrorists will strike on American soil again following that spineless retreat.
What was done on 9/11 was hardly an act of advanced terrorism. What would have made it more real was to have hijacked those 3-4 planes two days prior and flown them right into the stadiums where the NFL was holding some of it's season opening games. The stadium with the least in attendance was well over 50,000 fans in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
That's discounting the players, staff and media.
Imagine fuel being dropped just before impact while well over 200,000 Americans some on fire, others clearly in panic mode, and nevermind the dead and maimed. Osama bin Laden ain't got nothing on this ex-special forces operative. All caught on local, regional and national television - the few lives that were lost on 9/11 pale in comparison to what's in store for America once the Demonrats surrender and retreat.
The good news is that most of the terrorist attacks will target major metropolitan areas. Blue territory. So the precise people the liberals say they are representing will become victims of terrorism.
I love it when a plan comes together!
2007-01-11 14:37:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go ahead republican's, keep assuring yourself a victory in 08. Haha, I am afraid you are going to be very disappointed at the outcome. America as a WHOLE is sick of lie's and deciet. The people will chose and you will have to live with it as will everyone else.
2007-01-11 16:09:32 · answer #3 · answered by The Angry Dutchman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a know fact that liberals will always say they are going to do what the mojority of people want but it is just a ploy to get them into office and further their own politics. Thats what politicians do. The BS the public in order to get elected, then they do whatever they want. Be it Republican, Democrat, Green Party etc. They are all politicians and they are all the same.
2007-01-11 13:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by e_schwag 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
the Defeatacrats in the next 2 yrs will show America their true anti-Americanism and voters will vote republican again
The war won't be a factor in 2008
records of the left will be and the right will win
2007-01-11 14:22:06 · answer #5 · answered by bob b 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bush knows the libs are going to win the white house in 08, he is trying the best he can to make sure the job is finished in Iraq before some lib comes in and dismantles everything he accomplished.
2007-01-11 13:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Chicken Jones 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No one the Democrats are now thinking of nominating is not a far left liberal, and the US will not elect one of them ever.
2007-01-11 13:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Of courde not. The democrats will need a lot more than that
2007-01-11 13:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure, I can see it all now President DODD (small snicker) and Vice President MURTHA (large snicker).
2007-01-11 13:17:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
N O!!!!!!
2007-01-11 13:18:31 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋