Reply #40: And here's a little uncovered tidbit about the withdrawal that's not getting a lot of press...

[Javaman]

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/10/15/international/i124520D88.DTL

Throughout the discussions, Iraqi leaders have adamantly refused to give U.S. troops immunity from prosecution in Iraqi courts, and the Americans have refused to stay without it. Iraq's leadership has been split on whether it wanted American forces to stay. Some argued the further training and U.S. help was vital, particularly to protect Iraq's airspace and gather security intelligence. But others have deeply opposed any American troop presence, including Shiite militiamen who have threatened attacks on any American forces who remain.

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So there it is. It isn't some noble thing that the administration wants to do, it's the fact that the US didn't get it's way and is now taking it's blocks and going home. Had the Iraqi's granted immunity, we would still be there.

Yeah, doing the right thing and all... :eyes: