US troops in Iraq want out

[RamboLiberal]

Source: Breightbart.com

For US troops from 9th Cavalry Regiment bumping around the dangerous streets of Baghdad in Humvees after dark on Monday, news that their deployment in Iraq could be extended fell like a hammer blow. Their commanders had cautioned that their second one-year tour due to end in October could be prolonged while US President George W. Bush later warned troops it was too soon to "pack up and go home."

The expletives during the four-hour night patrol turned the air in the Humvee, already thick with cigarette smoke, a dark shade of blue.

"We just want to get out of here as soon as possible," said one vehicle commander in one of his few printable comments.

"It's because the Iraqi army is so scared that we have to come here to die," he added, asking not to be named.



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[whistle]

1. I wonder if George W. Bush will land a fighter at Baghdad Airport

...and show up in his flight suit to give the groups one of his moral booster pep talks this week? Mission Reestablished!

[msongs]

2. smoking is bad for your health, worse than being in iraq nt

[Mojorabbit]

6. yea sure

having a smoke is a thousand times worse than an ied
:sarcasm:

[humbled_opinion]

7. and getting smoked by an IED is probably worse then that hmmm n/t

[saigon68]

8. Not a good thing

It ruins your whole day

[rodeodance]

3. sure wish the blabber talk show wold air this!!

[rodeodance]

4. But the lower ranks were in rebellious mood, especially after publication

Platoon commander of the 9th Cavalry Regiment, Captain Christopher Dawson, said he understood the need for troops to stay in Iraq.

"We are starting to make a difference," he said. "The violence is dropping. We are training Iraqis to take over responsibility for their own security. We are helping them see their future ahead of them. It is in their hands."

But the lower ranks were in rebellious mood, especially after publication of a poll on Monday, commissioned by the BBC, ABC News, ARD German TV and USA Today, which showed only 18 percent of those questioned had confidence in US and coalition troops, while 78 percent opposed their presence.

"If no one wants us here we are quite ready to get out tomorrow," said the outspoken vehicle commander.

One of the few Iraqis the troops met during their night patrol -- most stay indoors once the 8pm curfew kicks in -- said he feared the day the US forces pulled out.

[OnceUponTimeOnTheNet]

5. You did not go there to die....

re:"It's because the Iraqi army is so scared that we have to come here to die," he added, asking not to be named~~
.

You were SENT there to die by the POTUS and his chainy dick sidekick.

[cassiepriam]

9. What if they gave a war and nobody came??? US TROOPS COME HOME.

Get on planes and come home if the US govt won't get you out.

[Vinca]

10. Apparently the troops didn't get the talking points.

According to virtually every Republican who opens their mouth, the troops are happy to be there and can't wait to get on with the mission. Oops.

[Megahurtz]

11. Kick. n/t

[heatstreak]

12. K&R