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Old 05-31-2008
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Re: Liberal Insanity: Pelosi Says Surge Success Was Because Of Iranian Goodwill

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Originally Posted by WharfedaleTiger View Post
I don't support withdrawing mate-I think the surge has been a qualified sucesses-it hasn;t ended the violence and I worry that if troop numbers are drawn down it will return, especally if Iran starts funding again. I'm not partisan either way-I opposed the Iraq war but I support us staying there now, it would be wrong to withdraw (One of the few areas I agree with McCain on).

Theres a lot of factors in the recent sucess, the surge is one of them (a big one) as is the Iranian stepdown, increased Iraqi police numbers, a stronger democratic gov't there, and less support for militants, in particular AQ has alienated many. Whats wrong with saying that?
There's nothing wrong with saying that. However, because you have the word Democrat next to your avatar, many people have a natural reflex to respond with hostility.
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