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'Victory in Iraq" means what?
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:42 am
by Q, West Coast Style
Let's hear it.
Re: 'Victory in Iraq" means what?
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 6:17 am
by poptart
In the 2002 resolution Congress passed on Iraq, the president was given authorization to:
- use the Armed Forces of the United States as he determines to be necessary and appropriate in order to--
(1) defend the national security of the United States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq; and
(2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq.
Both of those conditions were met many years ago.
Since then they've just been making shit up as they go.
Let me know when we 'win' in Iraq and let me know when we've won the 'war on terror' too.
Re: 'Victory in Iraq" means what?
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:08 am
by bbqjones
poptart wrote: let me know when we've won the 'war on terror' too.
i have to give credit to the democrats on this one. hillary will not be the nominee.
Re: 'Victory in Iraq" means what?
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:01 pm
by Tom In VA
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Victory in Iraq is Defined in Stages
Short term, Iraq is making steady progress in fighting terrorists, meeting political milestones, building democratic institutions, and standing up security forces.
Medium term, Iraq is in the lead defeating terrorists and providing its own security, with a fully constitutional government in place, and on its way to achieving its economic potential.
Longer term, Iraq is peaceful, united, stable, and secure, well integrated into the international community, and a full partner in the global war on terrorism.
That's this administration's notion of "victory" and if the below are true:
Victory in Iraq is a Vital U.S. Interest
Iraq is the central front in the global war on terror. Failure in Iraq will embolden terrorists and expand their reach; success in Iraq will deal them a decisive and crippling blow.
The fate of the greater Middle East -- which will have a profound and lasting impact on American security -- hangs in the balance.
Failure is Not an Option
Iraq would become a safe haven from which terrorists could plan attacks against America, American interests abroad, and our allies.
Middle East reformers would never again fully trust American assurances of support for democracy and human rights in the region -- a historic opportunity lost.
The resultant tribal and sectarian chaos would have major consequences for American security and interests in the region.
We know what McCain would do, Obama will do the same if is truly in the country's best interests to accomplish those objectives.