Moderates Issue Eight Principles To End Political In-fighting Over Iraq

[Robbien]

Source: Politico

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The list includes: 1) an end to the in-fighting, 2) full-funding for troops on the ground, 3) a clearly defined mission, 4) increase pressure on Iraqi government, 5) "adequate" rest for troops deployed to Iraq, 6) a "responsible" redeployment, 7) a continued military presence in Iraq, and 8) increased diplomacy with other countries in the region.

Leaders have frustrated moderates' attempts all year to earn a vote on compromise legislation that would require the Pentagon to begin planning for an eventual redeployment. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has considered offering these members a vote on legislation requiring the White House to develop contigency planning.

Castle took the message to House leaders last week and is "hopeful this group can carve out the crucial middle ground that is vital to achieving stability in the region and bringing our soldiers home from Iraq."

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/25/politics/politico/thecrypt/main3297988.shtml

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What is middle about this? Just the Blue Dogs and the GOP in a "bi-partisan" way agreeing to put forth legislation to stop listening to any other view but the GOP.

[monktonman]

1. You said blue dog and GOP in the same sentence

Prepare to stop drop and roll.

[Purveyor]

2. " 7) a continued military presence in Iraq", Not just No, but HELL NO!!! EOM

[rodeodance]

6. uga

[Demeter]

3. There Is NO Middle Ground.

It's Iraqi ground, and we're in the middle of it. And we've been asked to leave. And our soldiers want to go home, and the people in the US want them to go, too. If you're looking for the middle ground, there it is.

[Skip Intro]

4. 9) Those responsible for lying the nation into the quagmire will face justice

[atreides1]

12. Yeah, Right!!!!!!

Forgive me if I don't buy into that belief, because it's never going to happen!

[ixion]

5. what a bunch of crap... end the occupation now

period.

[IndianaGreen]

7. Brought to you by the same crowd that wanted Alito and Roberts on SCOTUS

Enough of that moderate horse shit!

[Tyler Durden]

8. I'd like to amend #1, please:

1) an IMMEDIATE end to the fighting.

There is no "in-fighting." There are two sides: STAY and GO. I vote GO.

[Tyler Durden]

9. AND veto #7.

[flaminbats]

11. I love your amendment!

I have some amendments for 2,3, and 4.

2) repeal all of Bush's tax cuts to responsibly fund troops now deployed in Iraq.
3) a clearly defined exit strategy to be implemented within a year.
4) increase pressure on Republicans for a multi-state solution in Iraq.

but 1,2,3,4,6, and 7 aren't principles..they are peeves! only 8 and 5 arguably resemble principles.

[Javaman]

10. I love when so called "moderates" come out with these "let's make nice" rules...

when in the end all it is, is nothing more than polishing the rightwings turd.

[ps1074]

13. More of the same

Except for number 5 which would be the Webb amendement that failed in the Senate.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

14. Bipartisanship=Democrats doing everything the Republicans want

:puke:

[Steve_in_California]

15. The Moderates of Both Parties Have Taken Charge

So, sit back and enjoy the ride.