I think John Ensign has the right idea about Iraq, anyone agree?

Question

Apparently he doesn't favor a time line, and the Dems have said they won't make the mistake of submitting another bill with timelines, so that is out.

But, this R-NV John Ensign guy seems to think the solution lies in the power of the purse in Iraq. He proposes we tie financial commitment to stability gains in Iraq. In other words, we say, here is a benchmark, reach this benchmark, get this money, don't reach it, no money. Eventually if the citizens realize their best interests lie in supressing the violence, a lot of the violence could cease for all but the hard liners, and of course Al Qaeda and Iranians supporting the jerks.

I think I like this policy the best so far, as it does compromise with the Democrats and doesn't give our enemy a time line, more a "success" line vs. a "dead" line.

The money in question isn't for our troops, it is rebuilding money for the Iraqi people, thus they should be motivated.

Answer 1

Ensign is a different breed of cat, I think his idea is the best I've heard.

Answer 2

it is still the same ole crap. who is it that is not getting the money the Military it is the same ole cut and run. it is an end round in trying to delude the three branches of power and saving your own political butts Democrats have no balls to pull the purse why do anything

Answer 3

There have been a few democrats that have proposed benchmarks similar to your guy, but Bush refuses to compromise on anything.

Answer 4

That's the best idea "Casino Boy" ever had.

Answer 5

Not bad, best one I have seen so far!

Answer 6

yes,

but that would not be easy problems over here and there.