The 3 remaining options for withdrawal from Iraq.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

1. Out now. Face the music and get the hell out of their country as quickly as the troops can be transported.

2. Phased withdrawal. The problem being that the killing continues to no purpose except to cover the politicians' asses by not being seen as being in favor of "cut and run".

3. Finish the mission. Assuming that "the mission" is (this week) to "stabilize the country and establish democracy", an impossible mission to fulfill with force which only serves to prevent democracy and further destabilize the country and the whole region.

The "war" is lost. The occupation is an exercise in futility. There is no "victory" to be had.

It's time to go.

Unfortunately, the politicians and generals are more concerned about their seats, ambitions, and future placement with the arms industry than with doing what is right.

[medeak]

1. Richard the Lion-hearted

was able to withdraw with dignity...perhaps history should repeat

[Hardrada]

5. That's because he never used white phosphorus

on civilians.

[pocket]

2. #1

NOW!

[penchant]

3. John Edwards (politician not psychic)

John Edwards suggested the first step on pulling out of Iraq should be contractors pull out first.

[newyawker99]

7. Hi penchant!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Joe for Clark]

4. Excellent summary

If you think about it, unless B*sh can pull a rabbit out of his butt, he loses in the end.

[Johonny]

6. wel you forgot

4. Just stay there with no plan or hope. It's not my kids getting killed and they aren't increasing my taxes to pay for it. So why should I care. I'm president.