You know things are really bad in Iraq when Rumsfeld goes there and can’t even find anything good to say about the situation: “We’re at a point now when the security situation depends as much on the reconciliation process and on the strengthening of (government) ministries,” Rumsfeld told reporters. “Success in those areas will determine […]
The former head of US Central Command had some great things to tell Tim Russert this morning. Now if anyone will listen it will be a first: (Video and transcript available at Think Progress) Zinni, who headed the US Central Command from 1997 to 2000, was asked if anyone should lose their job over how […]
Its about time: LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will announce on Monday that it is withdrawing about 800 troops from Iraq, roughly 10 percent of its force, BBC television reported. Secretary of Defence John Reid is due to make a statement to parliament at 3:30 p.m. British time. His ministry declined to comment on the BBC […]
Bush is out in full force doing his cowboy talk against other countries: “If the Iranians are trying to influence the outcome of the political process, or the outcome of the security situation there, we’re letting them know our displeasure,” Bush said. “Our call is for those in the neighborhood to allow Iraq to develop […]
Sorry, but Rumsfeld is talking out of his ass (as usual) the Ambassador to the Un and other Military officers have said otherwise… now who’s in a better position to comment, I think the military who are actually there living the nightmare of Iraq: WASHINGTON (CNN) — U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld acknowledged Tuesday […]
The following is now being reported by the Associated Press It was billed as a conversation with U.S. troops, but the questions President Bush asked on a teleconference call Thursday were choreographed to match his goals for the war in Iraq and Saturday’s vote on a new Iraqi constitution. “This is an important time,” Allison […]