reply to post by whiteraven
Any President could call ALL troops home at will. So, we CAN get out. But, it won't happen. It's going to be a mind boggling, long, drawn-out war. I
don't see this ever dying down as long as we have troops on Iraqi soil - as long as their are religious differences in the Muslim world. Sure, a
President could bring our troops home and America would be fine. But, that leaves the people of Iraq in a tough spot. I don't necessarily agree with
pulling all troops, but I don't see a clear means for "Victory" either. There's going to have to be some give and take to establish peace in that
region. And it's going to involve the U.S. coming to terms with the fact that there is no "Win" in Iraq. The best we're going to be able to do is
a stale mate that results in some sort of agreement to keep a moderate amount of troops in Iraq while quelling the religious difference that seems to
torment the country ... the same differences that affect the entire Middle East. It's going to be a LONG time.
reply to post by whiteraven
I was going to edit my post to correct that just after I posted it, but decided not to. If I were McCain, a former POW, and in the running to become
the Commander in Chief, I'd probably say that I thought we could win as well. But, I highly doubt he even has an idea of what Victory would be. He's
only trying to show an essence of patriotism for his image as a candidate. I think McCain is much more realistic than some of his town hall ramblings
may make him seem. But, that doesn't mean that I would support another "War President" in office. I just can't afford it. And neither can the rest
of the working nation.
Maybe Ron Paul wouldn't be the best choice for the turmoil taking place in the Middle East, but he's certain the BEST choice for America in terms of
the best interests of America. McCain, Obama and Clinton are the best choices for Domestic and International Special Interests.
You have to take a look at the whole view. Who really has the your best interests in mind. This isn't a conclusion you can come to when you judge a
book by it's cover (or it's MSM). You have to be familiar with each candidates stance on all issues, foreign and domestic. While I don't agree with
everything Paul thinks about the situation in Iraq, he's be hard fought to reverse some of the efforts that are going to be required in that region.
And I doubt he could get everything that he would like to done domestically, but it's a turning point.
I'd rather pull over and figure out what wrong with the engine, rather than ignore it just to get to the bank. At least at the end of the day I'll
still have a car.