U.S. to Boost Troop Presence in Iraq to 150,000

skordane

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Wed Dec-01-04 02:43 PM
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U.S. to Boost Troop Presence in Iraq to 150,000

Hold tight victory is right around the corner. That is what we heard when Baghdad fell, Saddam was captured, and the interim government installed. What makes anyone think the situation in Iraq will be anything better once the January elections take place.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=578&e=1&u=/nm/20041201/ts_nm/iraq_usa_troops_dc

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VolcanoJen

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Wed Dec-01-04 02:49 PM
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1. In BushWorld, Hope-Best Intentions-Because We Said So equals...

...POLICY.

:eyes:

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VegasWolf

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Wed Dec-01-04 02:54 PM
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2. no fear, god will handle the elections like he did here. n/t

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daleo

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Wed Dec-01-04 02:56 PM
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3. Sounds like - escalation

And that sounds like - Viet Nam.

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maddezmom

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Wed Dec-01-04 03:00 PM
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4. dupe

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1036001

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Ganja Ninja

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Wed Dec-01-04 03:02 PM
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5. "Hold tight victory is right around the corner"

They'll be saying that in the bunker as the world allies shell Washington.

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Moderator

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Wed Dec-01-04 03:22 PM
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6. Duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1036001

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