GW has got rid of all his differing generals. That Gen. Shinseki retired etc. He called it from the get go. Do you really think Gen. P. is going to give a "fair and balanced" assessment?? You'd have to be a FOX news addict to buy that nonsense?
2007-07-13 11:37:11 · 7 answers · asked by JIMMY 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Let's assume Patreaus is accurate and impartial.
At best, he's going to be summarizing the rest of the reports that have already come in on (terrorist activity up, Iraq troops strength down, casualties at record highs, no political progress by the new Iraq govt).
What could he say that would change those realities? So, unless things magically get better in the next 6 weeks (4 of which Iraq govt is on vacation), his report isn't going to change anything.
2007-07-13 11:41:39 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Why should a bunch of know-nothing politicians call the shots? They agreed to him being the top military man in Iraq and now they want to quit? Doesn't surprise me we are seeing the war micro-managed from D.C. Considering the funds for the "surge" were not available until almost two months ago, I'd say he's done a pretty good job with one of his arms tied behind his back.
2007-07-13 19:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by nomad74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We already know how things are going in Iraq. How much progress is going to be made in 2 months? If Patreaus says things are going swimmingly, would you believe him? I'm sure he's under tons of pressure from the White House to make a positive report.
Waiting 2 more months makes no sense whatsoever.
2007-07-13 18:40:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dana1981 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope we should just take measures to end the problems in Iraq, by shoving the Insurgency into Iran then Drop a bunch of Nukes on them.
Vet-USAF 44MMS
That's What Gen. MacArthur would have done!
2007-07-13 18:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by ฉันรักเบ้า 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Uh. Do you have some option other than to wait for an assesment by the good General?
2007-07-13 19:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petraeus is cool and all, but Tommy Franks was the man for the job. After he retired, we haven't been able to find an officer who is equal to him.
2007-07-13 19:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by tribulation725 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
President Bush is Commander in Chief! Only Bush should make any decisions, he has a proven track record of SUCCESS.
2007-07-13 18:40:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋