Supposedly, the government is currently voting on whether or not to pull out the troops from Iraq...?

Question

but first take away their weapons....is this not similar to Black Hawk Down? And even if they just take men out, won't that ruin all of the progress made in the Middle East? Will there not be numerous soldiers of ours lost as well as residual affects in the Middle East? Before everyone begins to get their panties in a bunch, just remember please to not be a dick when answering. No one likes a dick. Thank you.

Answer 1

They were actually voting on a non binding (has no power) resolution expressing their disapproval of the troop surge. The congress is basically powerless to prevent it at this time.

The discussion to cut off funding is nothing but political rhetoric, as doing so would be political suicide for anyone foolish enough to support such a measure.