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kpete (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 10:10 PM Original message |
NYT: Bush Admin Developing Plans To Keep 50,000 Troops In Iraq For Decades |
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acmavm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. Well I think somebody better tell george not to get to cocky. It's been |
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rfranklin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
2. This was the plan all along...PNAC, remember? |
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serryjw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:40 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. DING! DING! |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 09:09 AM Response to Reply #6 |
19. it is all about the oil |
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ClintonTyree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:26 PM Response to Reply #19 |
28. Well, we have to secure our American way of life......... |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:13 AM Response to Reply #2 |
12. That's what I've been repeatedly saying |
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Kutjara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 10:19 PM Response to Original message |
3. Let's do a little calculation. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:08 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. OK, so let's calculate the capital cost |
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The_Casual_Observer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
4. So this is what "finishing the job" is all about? |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-11-06 11:17 PM Response to Original message |
5. it'll take that many to defend the embassy & the starbucks... |
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Nothing Without Hope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
7. K & R - meanwhile they are distracting with bigotry campaigns and |
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Clarkie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 02:44 AM Response to Original message |
8. They are insane. They want permanent bases in Iraq. |
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The2ndWheel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:27 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. Military bases in another country |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:50 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. I wish I could say you're wrong |
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Voltaire99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-14-06 05:16 AM Response to Reply #17 |
46. Not just Bush: Hillary has no problem with US bases in Iraq. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-14-06 07:35 AM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Gosh, I didn't realize it was that bad. |
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Voltaire99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-14-06 11:40 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Agreed. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
9. This will work real well |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:24 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. Oh, I think they're aware of history. They choose, out |
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NNN0LHI (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
10. Wow! Just like we are doing in Germany, Japan, and Italy n/t |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:15 AM Response to Original message |
13. Another star on our flag! |
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bigtree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 08:27 AM Response to Original message |
15. I heard Gen. Barry McCaffery talk about this yesterday. |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
18. Permanent Base Ban Quietly Removed from Bill |
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jarnocan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 09:20 AM Response to Reply #18 |
20. so like he altered the bill after the fact AGAIN = Un-constitutional! |
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JPZenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 10:16 AM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Ban on Permanent Iraq Bases Deleted from Bill |
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DirtyDawg (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
21. Duh...and somebody's actually surprised?... |
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newportdadde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
23. Need a launch pad for middle eas oil. As oil becomes scarce war is |
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LaPera (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
24. How strong would Bush's "commitment" be if Iraq had no OIL? |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:12 PM Response to Original message |
25. So our grandchildren will die there too. |
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Norquist Nemesis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
26. After pulling out of Saudi Arabia he had to put them somewhere |
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Rainscents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
27. It looks like, Bush is NOT leaving WH! |
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earth mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:03 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Wow-I was thinking the exact same thing! |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:05 PM Response to Reply #27 |
30. Egads I am not expecting electiions in 2008 |
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november3rd (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:10 PM Response to Original message |
31. it's too late, baby |
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nadinbrzezinski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:14 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. You think they care? |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
33. the Romans did the same thing,,,had bases all over their empire |
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wizdum (531 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
34. Isn't that jumping the gun abit? The current administration will have no.. |
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spuddonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:31 PM Response to Original message |
35. Tell me that the funding won't come from somewhere... |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:38 PM Response to Reply #35 |
38. Please don't insult Kubla Khan (and Coleridge) by |
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spuddonna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 02:18 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. You're right... my apologies... |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 02:53 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Yeah, I think I agree with you on Thunderdome. (eom) |
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warrens (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
36. Which means they have to steal elections for decades to come nt |
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coalition_unwilling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
37. This just in: Hitler developing plans to keep troops in |
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arewenotdemo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-14-06 11:55 PM Response to Reply #37 |
49. sweet |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
40. THEN WE MUST ACT - I CALLED, WILL YOU? |
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long_green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
42. what do they think we can accomplish with 50k troops? |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-12-06 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
43. Not if the Dems take the House, Senate, and Presidency there |
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PATRICK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-13-06 07:52 AM Response to Original message |
44. And the private security guards |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-13-06 07:55 AM Response to Original message |
45. Oh yes, they are developing a LOT of Nifty plans alright. |
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