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The discussion centers around the complexities of U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq, contrasting positions between maintaining a military presence and the urgency for withdrawal. Participants express concern over the human cost of the war, citing over 2,000 U.S. military casualties and significant civilian deaths. There is a debate about the justification for the invasion, with many questioning the validity of the reasons provided by the Bush administration, particularly regarding weapons of mass destruction. Some argue that staying longer may not prevent chaos, while others believe a rapid response force could be beneficial. Ultimately, the conversation reflects deep divisions on the best course of action in Iraq and the implications of U.S. involvement.

Troop withdrawal - what would be the best plan?

  • Immediate withdrawal of significant (>5%) troops

    Votes: 13 22.8%
  • Withdrawal of troops based on timetable of achieved goals; those goals specifically identified

    Votes: 15 26.3%
  • Gradual withdrawal of troops oiver a period of time (independent of achieved goals)

    Votes: 12 21.1%
  • No promise of withdrawal of troops "until the job is done."

    Votes: 17 29.8%

  • Total voters
    57
  • #101
Amp1 said:
I agree SOS, also there is a desire to control the oil as Edward pointed out. The desire to control the oil is the primary reason for the invasion.
The Unicol oil company had or have a contract to build a pipeline thru Afghanistan to bring oil from the Caspian Sea to Iraq but because there wasn't a western friendly Gov't in place in both Iraq and Afghanistan, they couldn't ...now things have changed.

And I am sure it is no surprise to anyone that Haliburton was to be the contractor to build that pipline.
 
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  • #102
edward said:
And I am sure it is no surprise to anyone that Haliburton was to be the contractor to build that pipline.
Just a coincidence. This is the most coincidental administration in history, so read nothing into all these coincidences. They are just coincidences.:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #103
Correct-da-mundo Skyhunter,

This admin abounds in coincidences, Haliburton just happens to be 'Cheney's baby' and it gets lucrative no-bid contracts, Haliburton over-charges and when caught pays back a tiny fraction of the amount - gets away with the contract still intact and minor slap on the wrist, ~going back a bit - Bin Laden family members evacuated by private charter after getting permission to fly from a highly placed authority, who just happens to have grounded all other planes with the exception of the AF. AF jets given stand-down order after receiving word of hijack and learning other suspect planes were in the air approaching DC airspace and not allowed to take-off til after WTC was either hit or it was to late to stop the towers from being hit. :frown: Of course, the comspiracy sites have many more such instances. ~back to the present, Diebold CEO just happens to be big supporter and gets to install electronic machines in strategic positions, oh, curiously their software is compromisable and unverifiable. :smile:
 

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