Comments on: Former Top Bush Administration Official Calls For Withdrawal of U.S. Troops From Iraq http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:14:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: the professor http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1018542 the professor Mon, 23 Oct 2006 06:48:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1018542 we have already won the "war" by toppling Hussein and proving that there were no WMDs. but the real task was to "secure" Iraq's oil and it is why we must "stay the course". Cheney's revenge for being kicked out of Iraq by Hussein. Check it out we have already won the “war” by toppling Hussein and proving that there were no WMDs. but the real task was to “secure” Iraq’s oil and it is why we must “stay the course”. Cheney’s revenge for being kicked out of Iraq by Hussein. Check it out

]]> By: Toes http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1016276 Toes Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:15:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1016276 More evidence that rats are leaving the ship and that the thinking Republicans are anticipating an ass-kicking in November. More evidence that rats are leaving the ship and that the thinking Republicans are anticipating an ass-kicking in November.

]]> By: Jeanne http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1016189 Jeanne Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:28:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1016189 Finally a Bush official who tells it like it is. He will have a lot to answer for. I think he was referring to facing God with what he's done. There are a lot of people who voted for Bush knowing that his war policy would kill thousands and they voted for him anyway. They did it because they have a fear, encouraged by the religious right, that "Muslims" want to take over. They have a lot to answer for too because I don't think God places Christians over Muslims. And by the way, I am a lapsed Catholic. Finally a Bush official who tells it like it is. He will have a lot to answer for. I think he was referring to facing God with what he’s done. There are a lot of people who voted for Bush knowing that his war policy would kill thousands and they voted for him anyway. They did it because they have a fear, encouraged by the religious right, that “Muslims” want to take over. They have a lot to answer for too because I don’t think God places Christians over Muslims. And by the way, I am a lapsed Catholic.

]]> By: pete http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014615 pete Sat, 21 Oct 2006 22:42:16 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014615 "Oh, no, we're not going to have any casualties." —discussing the Iraq war with Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson, as quoted by Robertson “Oh, no, we’re not going to have any casualties.” —discussing the Iraq war with Christian Coalition founder Pat Robertson, as quoted by Robertson

]]> By: Thomas F. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014368 Thomas F. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:53:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014368 Armitage, in effect, is "playing snake" for at least a couple of agendas. Drawing down troops is a minor concession and admission for Bush Administration failures. I think is a play for an BushAdministration "return to sanity" which may at least diminish by at least a few tenths of percentage points the election's loss expected in a couple of weeks...but should be seen only as a p-r ploy to diminish what could be a severe vote against Republicans. Third, this may be his way of repairing his 'status' he had among what is a growing majority of sceptics, but who still respect him, within both parties. It's a reasonable gamble for his political future. However, he's still in and good pals, with these goddamned NeoCon thugs; this corrupt, immoral, illegal administration who are gradually de-constructing the country piece by piece. What a gross embarrasment this nation is... I just can't get past the torture, the torture, the torture... Armitage, in effect, is “playing snake” for at least a couple of agendas.

Drawing down troops is a minor concession and admission for Bush Administration failures.
I think is a play for an BushAdministration “return to sanity” which may at least diminish by at least a few tenths of percentage points the election’s loss expected in a couple of weeks…but should be seen only as a p-r ploy to diminish what could be a severe vote against Republicans.
Third, this may be his way of repairing his ’status’ he had among what is a growing majority of sceptics, but who still respect him, within both parties. It’s a reasonable gamble for his political future.

However, he’s still in and good pals, with these goddamned NeoCon thugs; this corrupt, immoral, illegal administration who are gradually de-constructing the country piece by piece.

What a gross embarrasment this nation is…

I just can’t get past the torture, the torture, the torture…

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014320 Bob Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:47:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014320 How would you like to be the last 5%? How would you like to be the last 5%?

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014303 Bob Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:42:06 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014303 <strong>how would you like to be the last of the troops with 95 % percent of your military companions not be there if you need them?</strong> how would you like to be the last of the troops with 95 % percent of your military companions not be there if you need them?

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014302 Bob Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:42:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014302 <strong>how would you like to be the last of the troops with 95 % percent of your military companions not be there if you need them?</strong> how would you like to be the last of the troops with 95 % percent of your military companions not be there if you need them?

]]> By: niyad http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1014245 niyad Sat, 21 Oct 2006 18:56:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1014245 oh wow, I am SOOOO thrilled--FIVE PERCENT every THREE months? so that means, another FIVE YEARS until the troops are gone, right? wow, I am really, really impressed. oh wow, I am SOOOO thrilled–FIVE PERCENT every THREE months? so that means, another FIVE YEARS until the troops are gone, right? wow, I am really, really impressed.

]]> By: Audrey http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1013771 Audrey Sat, 21 Oct 2006 16:58:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1013771 Also noticed that Dumya Dumbass has no notebook or pen. Also wondering what that clear liquid in the bottle next him be might be....water....vodka...? Also noticed that Dumya Dumbass has no notebook or pen. Also wondering what that clear liquid in the bottle next him be might be….water….vodka…?

]]> By: nujesus http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1013348 nujesus Sat, 21 Oct 2006 14:17:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1013348 these men have used fear and war to further their own lust for world domination. It is now coming back to haunt them. We need change now. in the words of Charlie Chaplin: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQu_l0sZb8o" rel="nofollow"> from The Great Dictator</a> these men have used fear and war to further their own lust for world domination. It is now coming back to haunt them. We need change now.
in the words of Charlie Chaplin: from The Great Dictator

]]> By: Siva http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1012714 Siva Sat, 21 Oct 2006 06:08:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1012714 This fellow Armitage who lost his job in this present racist and fascist adminstration is no Buddha. This fellow was aiding that former slave Powell in his lies to invade Iraq in the first place. Now this scoundral wants his job back as a slave to Condi. Just sour grapes, you winging Armitage. Apply for soup coupons. This fellow Armitage who lost his job in this present racist and fascist adminstration is no Buddha. This fellow was aiding that former slave Powell in his lies to invade Iraq in the first place. Now this scoundral wants his job back as a slave to Condi.

Just sour grapes, you winging Armitage. Apply for soup coupons.

]]> By: Gregor Samsa http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1012567 Gregor Samsa Sat, 21 Oct 2006 05:08:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1012567 It seems to me Pres Bush is looking for a way to withdraw from Iraq while saving face. A year ago, this kind of talk from a trusted insider would not have been tolerated. Let's not forget how this administration has worked hard to destroy the reputation of anyone who breaks ranks. They have not stopped at anything to smear dissenters. That Armitage can say this and get away with it is very telling. I suspect it is part of a Rovian strategy: Republican leadership will get a few influential Republicans to repeat this meme, allow it to "trickle down" to the rank and file, and eventually Pres Bush will order troop withdrawal while expressing regret, claiming it is due to pressure from within his own party. I don't expect anyone associated with this administration to speak their mind -not without having an ulterior motive. It seems to me Pres Bush is looking for a way to withdraw from Iraq while saving face.

A year ago, this kind of talk from a trusted insider would not have been tolerated. Let’s not forget how this administration has worked hard to destroy the reputation of anyone who breaks ranks. They have not stopped at anything to smear dissenters.

That Armitage can say this and get away with it is very telling. I suspect it is part of a Rovian strategy: Republican leadership will get a few influential Republicans to repeat this meme, allow it to “trickle down” to the rank and file, and eventually Pres Bush will order troop withdrawal while expressing regret, claiming it is due to pressure from within his own party.

I don’t expect anyone associated with this administration to speak their mind -not without having an ulterior motive.

]]> By: Gerald+Peters http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1012435 Gerald+Peters Sat, 21 Oct 2006 04:20:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1012435 Well it's obvious that Richard Armitage hates America. Well it’s obvious that Richard Armitage hates America.

]]> By: step/nen http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011974 step/nen Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:03:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011974 What Armitage is saying is Bush spin.Read between the lines,their in trouble and their just using Armitage to somehow keep the troops in Iraq. In spite of the people turning against them,or saving face if they lose this time.Don,t count on our troops coming home,This is just more of the same. What Armitage is saying is Bush spin.Read between the lines,their in trouble and their just using Armitage to somehow keep the troops in Iraq. In spite of the people turning against them,or saving face if they lose this time.Don,t count on our troops coming home,This is just more of the same.

]]> By: theswan http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011947 theswan Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:50:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011947 The RATS abandon ship. And drown. The RATS abandon ship. And drown.

]]> By: theswan http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011943 theswan Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:48:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011943 It' simply too late for George. He will certainly up in a cave like his phoney adversaries. His legacy will be "TORTURE". It’ simply too late for George.
He will certainly up in a cave like his phoney adversaries.
His legacy will be “TORTURE”.

]]> By: Paul in LA http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011704 Paul in LA Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:04:29 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011704 "Joe Biden, a Democrat, was the first major political figure to forcefully call for a partition plan for Iraq, a Tri-Part solution. This too has, in various forms, become an operational force in solving the internecine Iraqi violence." -- CJ For which he shall be HATED, forever, the dirty bastard. "There IS NO MORE IRAQ. There will be three territories." -- Kissinger, overheard briefing his Saudi clients in early 2004 <b>PARTITION IS, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, THE POLICY.</b> What, did you think it was about democracy? “Joe Biden, a Democrat, was the first major political figure to forcefully call for a partition plan for Iraq, a Tri-Part solution. This too has, in various forms, become an operational force in solving the internecine Iraqi violence.”
– CJ

For which he shall be HATED, forever, the dirty bastard.

“There IS NO MORE IRAQ. There will be three territories.” — Kissinger, overheard briefing his Saudi clients in early 2004

PARTITION IS, AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, THE POLICY.

What, did you think it was about democracy?

]]> By: Paul in LA http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011683 Paul in LA Fri, 20 Oct 2006 21:58:43 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011683 "Armitage was intimately involved in the Iraq war policy and recognizes that he and other top administration officials bear responsibility for a policy that ended up being a colossal failure" HILARIOUS. Is that how you interpret GENOCIDE? The policy is working GREAT. There are four major airbases, a 60-acre Citadel, and a war with Iran on the front burner. <b>ThinkProgress has to STOP pretending this is a policy failure just because it is GENOCIDE. Mission Accomplished, y'all.</b> “Armitage was intimately involved in the Iraq war policy and recognizes that he and other top administration officials bear responsibility for a policy that ended up being a colossal failure”

HILARIOUS. Is that how you interpret GENOCIDE?

The policy is working GREAT. There are four major airbases, a 60-acre Citadel, and a war with Iran on the front burner.

ThinkProgress has to STOP pretending this is a policy failure just because it is GENOCIDE. Mission Accomplished, y’all.

]]> By: owned? http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-2/#comment-1011271 owned? Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:39:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/10/20/armitage-iraq-withdrawal/#comment-1011271 Owned? Owned?

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