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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha
Although I stand to the left on most issues, I certainly do not on Iraq for seveal reasons.
#1. The Dems Are Political Cowards When It Comes to Iraq
Aside from Kucinich, I think the Democratic candidates are cowards.
They do not want to push for "victory" (if victory is indeed even possible) because the public would oppose continuing the surge. They do not want to withdraw immediately, because that would lend credence to the perception that Democrats are wusses. Instead, they opt for plans that leave our troops out to die for a cause that the candidates themselves have all but abandoned. I disagree with Kucinich, but at least I respect him for having political courage.
#2. The Dems Reasons For Leaving Iraq Are Ironic
I often hear the Democratic candidates saying, "our troops should not be involved in Iraq's sectarian civil strife," or "our troops have done their job, but the Iraqis have not, and it is time to withdraw our troops from Iraq's civil war." These very same candidates argue that we need to get involved in Darfur, are likely glad that we intervened in Kosovo and Bosnia, and probably wish that we had gotten involved in Rwanda. On that count, the Dem candidates are full of it, dumb, or both.
Until I hear a decent plan from someone else, I will continue to support McCain or Rudy when it comes to Iraq.
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Pretty much agree with you all the way on this one.
Since Vietnam, Democrats haven't really been able to shake the wuss stigma. Iraq certainly re-enforced that one.
Also, props to SS on the thread. It's been a while since we've had some well thought out threads like this one.