No military solution to Iraq, warns new US commander

[Breeze54]

No military solution to Iraq, warns new US commander

March 08, 2007

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article1487615.ece

Devika Bhat and agencies

The new US commander in Iraq has admitted that insurgents have intensified their attacks during the security crackdown in Baghdad, as he warned that there was no military solution to the nation’s bloody conflict.

General David Petraeus, appointed last month to oversee the White House’s fresh plan for Iraq, said that his troops were limited in what they alone could achieve and that some of the militant groups causing violence in the country would have to be engaged in political discussions.

The latest security sweep would take months, during which “sensational attacks” would continue, he said, but there had already been encouraging signs of improvement including a fall in sectarian killings.

In his first press conference since taking command, the General added he saw no immediate need to call for yet more US troops, but that the reinforcements already requested were likely to stay well past the summer months, and would be sent to areas outside Baghdad where militants were regrouping.

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[AX10]

1. kick

[Breeze54]

3. Unbelievable! They'll still

keep sending more troops...I'm disgusted. :grr:

And now the Dems are calling for a pullout in the fall of 2008??

:nuke:

[Edweird]

2. And in other unrelated news, General David Petraeus, appointed last month

to oversee the White House’s fresh plan for Iraq, has stepped down, citing "a need to spend more time with my family".
Seriously, give it a week. he'll change his tune or be out.

[Breeze54]

5. At least he's being honest about the situation!

But didn't he say that we needed more troops before this?
I was trying to find that story.

[Edweird]

7. I agree. I applaud his decision to speak out. But, we know what happens when you disagree

with the chimperor. Everybody thus far that has spoken the truth has been eliminated. If he escapes the ax, good for him. But don't count on it.

[helderheid]

4. kicked and RECOMMENDED!

[Sonicmedusa]

6. Gee, what a surprise!

The more you oppress people, the more they rebel...

Whodda thunk?

[Breeze54]

8. Yeah but we shouldn't be sending more troops either!

We need diplomats not soldiers!

[louis-t]

9. I wondered how long this would take.

When even the most delusional bushbot sees what's really going on, they come to the same conclusion.