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]]> By: Think Progress » Lieberman: There Is No Civil War In Iraq (But Even If There Is, We Should Stay) http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-2690141 Think Progress » Lieberman: There Is No Civil War In Iraq (But Even If There Is, We Should Stay) Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:16:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-2690141 [...] “proponents of withdrawal” who recognize Iraq is in a civil war. The Pentagon and the intelligence community have declared Iraq a civil [...] [...] “proponents of withdrawal” who recognize Iraq is in a civil war. The Pentagon and the intelligence community have declared Iraq a civil [...]

]]> By: cmonpeople http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1653666 cmonpeople Tue, 06 Feb 2007 05:58:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1653666 The justifications for iraq war is OBVIOUSLY a twisted lie, and sacrificing our young citizens for a LIE is EVIL, which took over the chimps weak and stupid mind. And then the war was moronically run with criminal negligence and ignorance, fanning it to the blaze it's in today. So how does he get away with it when slick willy gets impeached for BSing a bunch of aholes prying into some harmless chicanery that's none of their business anyway?? IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. SOMETHING IS BROKEN HERE. i say congress quit embarassing yourself and get off your freakin lazy sheepasses if only to stop implicitly approving epic-scale evil stupidity and criminality. The justifications for iraq war is OBVIOUSLY a twisted lie, and sacrificing our young citizens for a LIE is EVIL, which took over the chimps weak and stupid mind. And then the war was moronically run with criminal negligence and ignorance, fanning it to the blaze it’s in today.
So how does he get away with it when slick willy gets impeached for BSing a bunch of aholes prying into some harmless chicanery that’s none of their business anyway?? IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE. SOMETHING IS BROKEN HERE.
i say congress quit embarassing yourself and get off your freakin lazy sheepasses if only to stop implicitly approving epic-scale evil stupidity and criminality.

]]> By: mr ed http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1637020 mr ed Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:47:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1637020 same crap anoher day ,nothing new same game plan search and destroy bring troops home ,same same vietnam we use lbj,s playbook in iraq nam , if iwasnt 62yearsold i would say we havent learned anything kill or be killed only thing is the troops are given one tour and get out of the chyt in iraq like playing russian roulettewith troopslives more you spin that revolver the closer you get to abody bag and allexpense paid trip home on ups cargo flight same crap anoher day ,nothing new same game plan search and destroy bring troops home ,same same vietnam we use lbj,s playbook in iraq nam , if iwasnt 62yearsold i would say we havent learned anything kill or be killed only thing is the troops are given one tour and get out of the chyt in iraq like playing russian roulettewith troopslives more you spin that revolver the closer you get to abody bag and allexpense paid trip home on ups cargo flight

]]> By: jake3988 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1617846 jake3988 Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:11:31 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1617846 The first NIE, the 2nd NIE, AND the Senate Judiciary Committee all say the situation sucks. Accept it and do something constructive about it! The first NIE, the 2nd NIE, AND the Senate Judiciary Committee all say the situation sucks.

Accept it and do something constructive about it!

]]> By: PAL http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613841 PAL Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:03:13 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613841 Once again, Bushco releases news on a Friday. Does he really believe we don't notice? Considering there is a Super Bowl this weekend, he may be right. Once again, Bushco releases news on a Friday. Does he really believe we don’t notice? Considering there is a Super Bowl this weekend, he may be right.

]]> By: buzzbomb http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613799 buzzbomb Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:55:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613799 Why did it take them this long to come to these conclusions? This is crap most semi-educated people have known for awhile. Chimpy will simply ignore this report like the ISG. One thing lacking in the ISG, the intelligence estimate, and the non-binding resolutions...that it was completely unnecessary to go into Iraq in the first place. I know we;re there now, but lets see some freakin' accountability. IMPEACH or STFU!!!!!!!! Why did it take them this long to come to these conclusions? This is crap most semi-educated people have known for awhile. Chimpy will simply ignore this report like the ISG. One thing lacking in the ISG, the intelligence estimate, and the non-binding resolutions…that it was completely unnecessary to go into Iraq in the first place. I know we;re there now, but lets see some freakin’ accountability. IMPEACH or STFU!!!!!!!!

]]> By: mrJJ http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613773 mrJJ Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:48:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613773 Bush administration seeks $245B for wars http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_war_funding;_ylt=AtwmMEnVorP4XwMDjPD6NfOyFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ-- Bush administration seeks $245B for wars

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_war_funding;_ylt=AtwmMEnVorP4XwMDjPD6NfOyFz4D;_ylu=X3oDMTA2Z2szazkxBHNlYwN0bQ–

]]> By: WaltTheMan http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613766 WaltTheMan Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:47:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613766 Why didn't they tell W about this? From what I've seem in announcements from the White House - this report comes as a complete surprise. Does 'Bubble Boy' mean anything to you? Why didn’t they tell W about this? From what I’ve seem in announcements from the White House – this report comes as a complete surprise. Does ‘Bubble Boy’ mean anything to you?

]]> By: PoliticalCritic http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613757 PoliticalCritic Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:46:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613757 Iran has little to do with the violence? I'm shocked, shocked I tell you! Iran has little to do with the violence? I’m shocked, shocked I tell you!

]]> By: David Shannon http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613738 David Shannon Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:43:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613738 The redacted NIE is interesting for what it does not say. -- It does not say that an increase or surge in troops is one of the possible "developments [that] could reverse the negative trends" in Iraq. -- It does not say that slow or phased withdrawal of troops would worsen the sectarian violence. What it does say -- very clearly -- is that "rapid withdrawal" of troops during the term of the estimate (12 to 18 months) would cause problems. It gives no clue regarding what the intelligence community thinks about slower, phased withdrawal or redeployment. Maybe that's in the unredacted version. The redacted NIE is interesting for what it does not say.
– It does not say that an increase or surge in troops is one of the possible “developments [that] could reverse the negative trends” in Iraq.
– It does not say that slow or phased withdrawal of troops would worsen the sectarian violence.

What it does say — very clearly — is that “rapid withdrawal” of troops during the term of the estimate (12 to 18 months) would cause problems. It gives no clue regarding what the intelligence community thinks about slower, phased withdrawal or redeployment. Maybe that’s in the unredacted version.

]]> By: Geekfather http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613703 Geekfather Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:37:04 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613703 Shhhh... we don't talk about Saudi Arabia! No matter how many checks they write to terrorists, we still invite them to the Western White House and give them big, sloppy wet kisses, full on the mouth. Shhhh… we don’t talk about Saudi Arabia!

No matter how many checks they write to terrorists, we still invite them to the Western White House and give them big, sloppy wet kisses, full on the mouth.

]]> By: impeachcheneythenbush http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613661 impeachcheneythenbush Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:31:40 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613661 This portion of the NIE tells us nothing that we haven't already known. We've turned Iraq into a living hell, and <strong>whenever</strong> we leave, it will only get worse. The chances of the current dyfunctional Iraqi government and the Iraqi security forces to be able to perform some miracles and stop the violence from and within all sides are nil. The Bush administration and their associated minions are determined to bring Iran and Syria into this conflagration. I find it amazing, also, that blame is put on Iran and Syria for adding to the conflict in Iraq, but <strong>nothing</strong> is mentioned about Saudi Arabia...who have been funding the Sunni insurrection and more. This portion of the NIE tells us nothing that we haven’t already known. We’ve turned Iraq into a living hell, and whenever we leave, it will only get worse. The chances of the current dyfunctional Iraqi government and the Iraqi security forces to be able to perform some miracles and stop the violence from and within all sides are nil. The Bush administration and their associated minions are determined to bring Iran and Syria into this conflagration. I find it amazing, also, that blame is put on Iran and Syria for adding to the conflict in Iraq, but nothing is mentioned about Saudi Arabia…who have been funding the Sunni insurrection and more.

]]> By: Greg Shorts http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613635 Greg Shorts Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:25:14 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613635 I hope that the negative assessment on Iran has an impact, but lost in the News is hat we are rushing TWO carrier battlegroups to the Persian Gulf. the USS Ronald Reagan left over a week ago and the John C. Stennis is hauling ass across the Pacific to get into the region. http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/m-news+article+storyid-18756.html http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=205260 http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=169007&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=29319 I hope that the negative assessment on Iran has an impact, but lost in the News is hat we are rushing TWO carrier battlegroups to the Persian Gulf. the USS Ronald Reagan left over a week ago and the John C. Stennis is hauling ass across the Pacific to get into the region.

http://www.allamericanpatriots.com/m-news+article+storyid-18756.html

http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=205260

http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=169007&Sn=BNEW&IssueID=29319

]]> By: margarets http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613601 margarets Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:18:24 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613601 "Nonetheless, Iranian lethal support for select groups of Iraqi Shia militants clearly intensifies the conflict in Iraq." We all know what we'll be hearing all weekend - they'll just drop the "Nonethless" and make it sound like it's all Iran's fault. These days it's all Iran Iran Iran. “Nonetheless, Iranian lethal support for select groups of Iraqi Shia militants clearly intensifies the conflict in Iraq.”

We all know what we’ll be hearing all weekend – they’ll just drop the “Nonethless” and make it sound like it’s all Iran’s fault.

These days it’s all Iran Iran Iran.

]]> By: Zooey http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613600 Zooey Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:18:22 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613600 <em>Isn’t it obvious? Comment by chimpeach </em> It's all so clear to me now.... Isn’t it obvious?
Comment by chimpeach

It’s all so clear to me now….

]]> By: Dumb_Fox http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613582 Dumb_Fox Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:12:41 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613582 Question for Tony Snow - Does the NIE embolden our enemies? Question for Tony Snow – Does the NIE embolden our enemies?

]]> By: chimpeach http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613574 chimpeach Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:12:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613574 #9 Zooey <em>Is Chimpy working on a way to ignore this report as well?</em> Phoney McSnowjob is working on a ferocious spin for the report as we speak. His key point will be that the report backs up everything the president has been saying. Isn't it obvious? #9 Zooey

Is Chimpy working on a way to ignore this report as well?

Phoney McSnowjob is working on a ferocious spin for the report as we speak. His key point will be that the report backs up everything the president has been saying. Isn’t it obvious?

]]> By: CarlX http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613573 CarlX Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:11:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613573 more imperialistic blabber cut the gordam funding now, begin exit strategy. and then pay Iraqis massive reperation more imperialistic blabber

cut the gordam funding now, begin exit strategy.

and then pay Iraqis massive reperation

]]> By: Angry One http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/comment-page-1/#comment-1613551 Angry One Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:07:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2007/02/02/iraq-nie-released/#comment-1613551 <b><a href="http://www.perrspectives.com/resources/documents.htm#ssci" rel="nofollow">The Iraq Document Center</a></b> provides access to all the essential reports, documents and materials on the Iraq conflict, WMD and pre-war intelligence. From declassified NIEs and the reports of the Iraq Survey Group, the Robb-Silbermann Commission and the Senate Intel Committee to the Downing Street memos and key Bush speeches, it's all there. For more, visit: <b><a href="http://www.perrspectives.com/resources/documents.htm#ssci" rel="nofollow">"The Iraq Document Center."</a></b> The Iraq Document Center provides access to all the essential reports, documents and materials on the Iraq conflict, WMD and pre-war intelligence. From declassified NIEs and the reports of the Iraq Survey Group, the Robb-Silbermann Commission and the Senate Intel Committee to the Downing Street memos and key Bush speeches, it’s all there.

For more, visit:
“The Iraq Document Center.”

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