If the Brits can do it, what about us?

[spindrifter]

Timetable set

The Times June 21, 2006

From Ned Parker in Baghdad, Richard Beeston and Philip Webster

THE phased pull-out of forces from Iraq began in earnest yesterday, raising hopes that hundreds of British troops may be home by Christmas under a new timetable for handover to Iraqi control.
However, the long-awaited move, announced by British and Iraqi ministers, was greeted with yet another day of barbaric violence in the country.

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After weeks of detailed talks between senior Iraqi, American, British and other coalition partners, a plan has been agreed that will enable foreign forces to transfer security to Iraqi troops in several provinces across the country by the end of 2006.

“I think by the end of this year there will be many places Iraqis can replace American, British and foreigners,” said President Jalal Talabani, the Iraqi leader, yesterday.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,7374-2235533,00.html

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The timetable seems to coincide with the midterm elections here.

[MadMaddie]

1. That means more US troops will be needed....

This administration refuses to come up with a plan.....that is their plan....they are going to stick it out until they are run out of office...