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Originally Posted by Bugs Tells the public that he wants the US troops out ASAP - but asks Iraq to wait until after the elections - so he can get the credit no doubt. | You sure bugs. The so called New York Post article came from their opinion section open to anyone. The "article" was written by a "columnists".
The author quotes Zebari
"He asked why we were not prepared to delay an agreement until after the US elections and the formation of a new administration in Washington," Zebari said in an interview."
What interview? With who?
"While in Iraq, Obama also tried to persuade the US commanders, including Gen. David Petraeus, to suggest a "realistic withdrawal date." They declined."
Guess the guy posting this "opinion" must have been told this by Gen. Patreaus.
All a manufactured crock with nothing from the author to substantiate any of his claims. |
I would agree at this stage the sources are questionable. But when I posted the articals were only about a couple of hours old. I would image we'll here more about this one way or the other over the next couple of days.
The bit about Petraeus does not really concern me. How that conversation went could probably be read a number of ways. I would imagine that Obama asked Patreaus about a time line - because that is what Obama wants. But I doubt he said it in such a way as to come across as asking Patreaus to push for a timeline.
The exchange between Obama and Zebari is the bit I have concern over. And no doubt that exchange can probably be read a number of different ways. Hopefully more will be disclosed one way or the other over the next few days.
Fox News has since picked up the issue - but they only quote the Post.
Report: Obama Tried to Delay Withdrawal Agreement of U.S. Troops - America’s Election HQ
And this guy also questions the crediability of the claims - but says the ball is now in Obama's court to set the record straight:
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