President of the Future

Published on March 22, 2006 By stevendedalus In Politics

WASHINGTON - President Bush said Tuesday that American forces will remain in Iraq for years and it will be up to a future president to decide when to bring them all home. But defying critics and plunging polls, he declared, "I'm optimistic we'll succeed. If not, I'd pull our troops out."

Just what is this supposed to mean? That it will be up to the next president who will have to be pessimistic to pull out the troops? How about a president who will be realistic and say "enough already"?

Is Bush also saying that though we blew it, we'll stay no matter what?

Comments

Dr Guy

on Mar 22, 2006

I think he is saying that we did not blow it and are succeeding (hence why he is not pulling troops out now). It is a long process. We saw that in WWII, and Korea. He does not believe the job will be finished in 3 years, but then very few do believe that. However, we are making demonstrable progress.

sushiK

on Mar 22, 2006

It's just getting closer to "Pass the Buck" time, that's all.

Will the "demonstrable progress" be enough to over come the seeable civil war that looms?

Moderateman

on Mar 22, 2006

Americas own revolutionary war took 8 years, why do you expect Iraq to be faster? could it be any success will show how out of touch with reality the left is?

stevendedalus

on Mar 22, 2006

could it be any success will show how out of touch with reality the left is?
The troops have been successful; they did their job, the rest is up to Iraqis.
It is a long process.
A Hoover vacuum may help in cleaning up the debris in the Pottery Barn. I would hardly equate this venture with Korea or WWII.

It's just getting closer to "Pass the Buck" time, that's all.

good point.

Dr Guy

on Mar 22, 2006

A Hoover vacuum may help in cleaning up the debris in the Pottery Barn. I would hardly equate this venture with Korea or WWII

Why not? The only difference is the size of the country when it comes to Germany and Japan. And Korea? Well, that one was left simmering after the cease fire.

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