whats the destinations of bush for this purpose
2007-02-22 15:18:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The main reason is political.
Believe it or not, in Britain they are more anti-Iraqi war than the USA by a long shot. Blair realizes if there is any hope for his party to have any seats in the next parliament, he has to get out of Iraq now.
2007-02-22 17:03:16 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because G W Bush is drafting a secret plan for the invasion of Iran, and he asked Blair for U.K.'s commitment for this plan. Blair, realizing that Bush is just using him for Bush's secret agenda was pissed off. Blair came to his senses in realizing that the current war in Iraq and a future war with Iran is the end of the line for him, the last straw that isolated him in the British parliament, and the cause of his worst approval ratings since he became Prime Minister ten years ago. This time he made the decision to do the right thing. And so he announced the pull-out of the British troops from Iraq. Blair is making it clear that if there will be war between the U.S. and Iran soon, he doesn't want to have any part in it.
2007-02-23 07:46:51 · answer #2 · answered by roadwarrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony Blair is NOT withdrawing his army from Iraq!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tony Blair is down-sizing the total number of British forces within Iraq since the Iraqi Army has been able to take over operations successfully in that area. That is it. That is all. Just according to plan. Thank-you Mr. President Bush. We will do the same as the Iraqis continue to gain footholds in this war.
2007-02-22 23:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by Wookie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not all British troops were withdrawn, the number was only reduced. In fact Prince Harry and his regiment are scheduled to go to Iraq in a couple months. The Idea is to start turning parts of Iraq over to Iraqi units.
2007-02-23 02:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blair pulled the troops out of Iraq because he wants them in Afghanistan according to the news today.
2007-02-23 07:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony Blair withdrew his soldiers from Iraq because the Iraqis cannot be defeated and forced to accept the government established by the US and UK troops.
2007-02-22 23:22:05 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the Southern part of Iraq where the British troops were stationed, they felt that it had been secured enough for them to leave. Only places where Americans are suck, most notably Baghdad. It's only because the sectarian lines are drawn in Baghdad, whereas Southern Iraq was more one sided.
2007-02-22 23:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Tony Blair instantaneously became a very smart man. Must have been something in his breakfast cereal.
2007-02-22 23:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by I vote Capt. America 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there still british soldiers in iraq. so i do not think that he has withdrawn his army. what the hell is wthdram???
2007-02-22 23:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by chkibo2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Their mission is successfully completed; Basra is peaceful and orderly. Baghdad is not; the US job is not yet done.
2007-02-22 23:27:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋