Or do you think it was just Bush propaganda? What points exactly did you agree or disagree with?
2007-09-13 14:10:34 · 10 answers · asked by Rosebee 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
To quote the Bard of Avon, "Methinks the Queen doth protest too much." If the report had been his own words, he wouldn't have thought to mention that he wrote it himself.
I'm pretty sure it wasn't his own sentiments. Everything I've heard about Petraeus leads me to believe that HIS strategy is to turn security over to the local militias, which would end up with a defacto tripartite division and let the "Central Government" serve as a forum for internal peace talks and revenue sharing.
Which would clear the way for a US withdrawal, except for a couple of tank heavy mechanized brigades of "advisors," who would act to help repel outside invaders, while preserving the balance of power among the factions and serving as a rapid response force when the militias have to tangle with Al Quaida or Hezbollah.
2007-09-13 14:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that an Army 4-star general officer tasked to report to the Congress of the United States will give his very best professional assessment of the situation as he sees it. To do otherwise would be a violation of his oath of office.
Why would he do otherwise? What are they going to do...give him a fifth star? (P.S. They haven't done that in 60 years)
I'm not a Bush fan, but I like to think that military personnel don't pimp policy.
2007-09-13 21:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You like to instigate don't you. Of course he's honest, he's a good officer, obeys without question, leads the charge himself, and has the good sense to think for himself when the need arises. As for the report..... never read a word of it. ;) xx
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2007-09-13 21:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it was a honest report, even the General stated that he had written it without the "help" of either the DOD or the White House.
2007-09-13 21:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by smsmith500 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
While there is undeniable progress, at this rate of progress, what would be the total cost in lives and money?
Unacceptably high.
2007-09-13 21:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by Tokoloshimani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and the left is attacking and killing our solders with their lies.
They all voted for him in the Senate but seeing that it is working it means the death to the Left come 08.
Why not ask how can Dennis the Menace was over talking to Assad in Syria saying we kill babies to one of five terrorist country in the world? And are sending true baby killers and suicide bombers killing our men and women.
WIN THE WAR WITH MUSLIMS AND THE COMMUNIST LEFT HERE. AND THE HOLLY WOOD WACKOS AND THE DRIVE BY MEDIA.
YOU ON THE LEFT HATE THE USA LEAVE AS YOU ARE TRAITORS.
2007-09-13 21:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
An honer able man testified under oath yes it was truth full
2007-09-13 21:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by ken s 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe he was being truthful. If he was lying when he was asked if it was going to make America safe he answer he did not know. If he was lying why would he say that?
2007-09-13 21:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by Don't Know 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's another no win situation just like Vietnam.
2007-09-14 10:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Irish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES I DO.
2007-09-13 22:23:34 · answer #10 · answered by jerry z 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋