Reply #5: He's trying to take the long term view. He is trying to outline a plan

[Dhalgren]

to salvage American interests and standing. He thinks that simply pulling out or drawing down would not address the serious damage that the Bush mis-administration has inflicted on this country. I disagree with him on this, but I don't suspect his motives. He is trying to arrive at a solution to the untenable position Bush has placed us in. Again, I disagree with him. I think that the only thing we do with any scrap of conscience or dignity is to withdraw completely, right now. Too much has gone too far and even though Clark is trying very hard, you just can't get there from here. Withdraw all US/British troops immediately!