2007-09-12 07:39:01 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I certainly wasn't.
As long as Bush approves of it, they don't. That's really the only standard.
2007-09-12 07:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by replicant21 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Not really. Considering that troop rotation and tour of duty limitations were going to force the troop reduction in any case, I think they rightly feel that the Republicans are trying to make it look like this is a new idea and proof of the surge working, when really it had to happen anyway. So asking for additional troop withdrawal is a way for Democrats to see if the Republicans can back up the claim that the surge is working with a troop reduction that is REALLY tied to the success of the surge, instead of using an already planned reduction to make it SEEM like it's a benefit from the surge.
2007-09-12 07:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Nope, but I'm surprised that they are actually showing some backbone. The troop reduction is not going to change the course of anything. All it's doing is removing a small portion of the troops there. What democrats are looking for is a reasoned approach to future removal of the troops. Not for some small pandering to their side of the debate. I for one am glad they're finally sticking to their guns.
2007-09-12 07:50:32 · answer #3 · answered by whiteflame55 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, that is not enough , the Iraq leaders are not even trying to take control of their country. I do blame Bush in not sending the Iraq solders and letting Russia and France train these solderers in their own country. If he had of not been so stubborn , this war would have been over because Russia puts them through a grueling training session , so does France. they would be trained and the war would not have been but a short period. But , old ignorant refused by wanting them to come into Iraq and train them , that is why I hate him so much. We would have a maybe a handful of dead troops and innocent Iraq people, but old smart as* had to be the big shot to me his the big shi* shot
2007-09-12 07:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What troop reduction?? There isn't an troop reduction, He is mealy trying to get his approval rating up. Those troops going home have reached their limit to be there, and there isn't any more troops to replace them with. Even I as an ex GI can see this.
2007-09-12 07:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by poppawick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nope. What did you expect them to announce? Good job Republican President? Nothing this president does is going to be good enough for them. They have to find fault with even a positive.
2007-09-12 08:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have all the answers, then how did they let the situation get to where is was when W took office? 8 years of ignoring this problem is what lead us to 9/11 so when they claim to know what they're talking about now, I tend to think that they're full of beans.
2007-09-12 08:02:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This reduction was in the works before the stall tactic report. Holds nothing,means even less.
2007-09-12 07:47:33 · answer #8 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Enough is never enough with the democrates,it's always their way or no way.
They say we must raise taxes because of the deficit and turn around and want more spending.
DUH!!
2007-09-12 07:53:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you expect from a group that calls a pay raise a cut.
2007-09-12 07:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are just like typical thieves. Give them an inch and they want a mile. I say give them nothing but a hard time.
2007-09-12 08:14:57 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋