OK, you want a Kerry position on Iraq that's different than *?

[senseandsensibility]

WHAT ABOUT THIS???

I, John Kerry, have the credibility to convince other nations to help us in Iraq that * lacks. I will do whatever is necessary to get the target off our backs, and to reduce the bill to the American taxpayer.

I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE I WILL OPEN UP ALL OIL AND RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO ANY ALLIES WILLING TO TAKE ON THEIR SHARE OF THE BURDEN!! This is the carrot that will convince them to join us, and save American blood and treasure.

* would never agree to this, DUers. He loves to "me too" anything Kerry says about Iraq, but he won't copy this one. We all know he's in Iraq to benefit his rich friends. KERRY NEEDS TO SAY THIS OFTEN AND LOUDLY!!! It is a true difference, and one that will set well with the voters, who already are suspicious of Halliburton. It's simple and easy to understand. I think it sets the stage for a lot of * bashing about corporate welfare, etc., which is an area of weakness for *. What do you think?

[mike_c]

1. how about giving them the 14 permanent military bases...

...and the mega-embassy complex, too?

on edit: I'll bet Israel would just love permanent French and German forces stationed in Iraq!

[Justice]

2. Exactly

And even if other countries won't contribute troops, they are likely to contribute money -- which is something so we don't shoulder the burden completely. If we offer contracts to allies, we are bound to get some money in return.