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raycarey · 08-05-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sabang

Boonmeedia has a certain ring to it.

without question a certain smell.

Norton · 16-05-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Now it appears to have transformed Iraqi politics, potentially paving the way for real reconciliation between Sunni and Shia.

Let's hope so. If the peace can be sustained it does bode well for Iraq.

chinthee · 16-05-2008, 12:34 PM

McCain predicts troops will be out of Iraq by 2013

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WASHINGTON - Sen. John McCain looked into the future Thursday and predicted that American troops would return home in victory by the end of his first term as president in 2013.

"By January 2013, America has welcomed home most of the servicemen and women who have sacrificed terribly so that America might be secure in her freedom. The Iraq War has been won," McCain said in a speech in Columbus, Ohio.

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"It's not a timetable; it's victory. It's victory, which I have always predicted. I didn't know when we were going to win World War II; I just knew we were going to win," McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, told reporters. "I know from experience, you set a day for surrender—which is basically what you do when you say you are withdrawing—and you will pay a much a heavier price later on."

McCain predicts troops will be out of Iraq by 2013 -- -- chicagotribune.com

Texpat · 16-05-2008, 12:54 PM

I say Friday's a much better target. Yes, this Friday.

They'll never get their shit together if they're coddled for another five years.

Boon Mee · 25-05-2008, 03:12 AM

How come the Lamestream Media is ignoring the latest Good News from Iraq, eh?

"The Media totally ignored the Petraeus hearings this week on progress in Iraq.

Was this by accident?... Or, was the news just too much for the American public to handle?... Do you think they'd ignore the news if violence was at a 4 year high instead of a 4 year low?"

Oh...btw, the Surge is working...heh

Gateway Pundit: MEDIA IGNORES Petraeus Hearings & Good News From Iraq

Boon Mee · 27-05-2008, 01:57 AM

More good news!

Iraqi Army dismantles Mahdi Army caches in Sadr City - The Long War Journal

Panda · 17-05-2008, 06:41 PM

Looks like the US isn't going to get control of the oil, so may as well pull out now.

Boon Mee · 21-05-2008, 07:14 PM

Rasmussen Reports suggest that Americans know we are more likely to succeed in Iraq if John McCain is President.

By 49% to 42%, respondents say it is "likely is it that the U.S. would win the War in Iraq if McCain is elected president."

On the other hand, only 20% think that if Obama is elected, we are likely to succeed. How about that campaign theme for ya! A vote for BO is a vote for faliure!

Panda · 23-05-2008, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Boon Mee

Rasmussen Reports suggest that Americans know we are more likely to succeed in Iraq if John McCain is President.

By 49% to 42%, respondents say it is "likely is it that the U.S. would win the War in Iraq if McCain is elected president."

On the other hand, only 20% think that if Obama is elected, we are likely to succeed. How about that campaign theme for ya! A vote for BO is a vote for faliure!

And do you think the average American knows anything about Iraq, (or anywhere else for that matter) apart from what they see on the domestic news?

lom · 21-05-2008, 07:30 PM

A polling institute makes a survey where a small majority (diff is 7%) is of the opinion that "it is likely".
Wtf has it to do with knowing? ("suggests that Americans know").

You're reading the poll result like satan is reading the bible. As usual.

Norton · 21-05-2008, 08:01 PM

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A vote for BO is a vote for faliure!

Guess it depends on how one defines success. If you want to cite polls, how about the ones that indicate approx 72% want the US out of Iraq within a year. Think they will have achieved success by then. Think not!!

Iraq

sabang · 22-05-2008, 11:00 AM

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A vote for BO is a vote for faliure!

Ipso facto, a vote for Bush was a vote for success.

raycarey · 23-05-2008, 10:19 AM

and by taking a look at the stats provided by boon mee less than half of americans (49 and 42%) think america can 'win' the war in iraq.

well done boon mee.

stroller · 27-05-2008, 02:12 AM

I rely on non-lame-stream, objective sources like the Washington Post.

Norton · 27-05-2008, 04:16 PM

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I rely on non-lame-stream, objective sources like the Washington Post.

Take away here seems to be the increasing number of GOP members voicing concerns. Link contains excepts from the hearing so will try to read the entire session before forming an opinion.

Texpat · 27-05-2008, 07:49 PM

The war was won long ago (2003)

Regime change has ocurred.

Iraqis are fitting out the last puzzle pieces by themselves -- securing their cities, borders and settling into the routine of elections. Aside from being far too expensive and slow, as measured by objectives, its been quite successful.

Boon Mee · 27-05-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

The war was won long ago (2003)

Regime change has ocurred.

Iraqis are fitting out the last puzzle pieces by themselves -- securing their cities, borders and settling into the routine of elections. Aside from being far too expensive and slow, as measured by objectives, its been quite successful.

Got that right but don't tell the news to the moonbat nattering nabobs of negativism tho...

stroller · 27-05-2008, 08:27 PM

"Puzzle pieces" - nice one.

Boon Mee · 27-05-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stroller

"Puzzle pieces" - nice one.

Well, before we went in they were fodder for Saddam's plastic/human shredding machines and gas so which is worse?

stroller · 27-05-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stroller

"Puzzle pieces" - nice one.

Well, before we went in they were fodder for Saddam's plastic/human shredding machines and gas so which is worse?

Not sure how your comment relates to my quote?

But they've been fodder for terrorist hunting US soldiers, 'security' providing contractors, AQ, Shiite and Sunni militias since 2003 - ask them which is worse.

25-05-2008, 03:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 07:30 AM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,913	How come the Lamestream Media is ignoring the latest Good News from Iraq, eh? "The Media totally ignored the Petraeus hearings this week on progress in Iraq. Was this by accident?... Or, was the news just too much for the American public to handle?... Do you think they'd ignore the news if violence was at a 4 year high instead of a 4 year low?" Oh...btw, the Surge is working...heh Gateway Pundit: MEDIA IGNORES Petraeus Hearings & Good News From Iraq __________________ ผมเป็นคนบ้านนอก

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16-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	I say Friday's a much better target. Yes, this Friday. They'll never get their shit together if they're coddled for another five years.

27-05-2008, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 07:30 AM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,913	More good news! Iraqi Army dismantles Mahdi Army caches in Sadr City - The Long War Journal

17-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Panda Thailand Forum Last Online: Today 08:59 AM Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,995	Looks like the US isn't going to get control of the oil, so may as well pull out now.

21-05-2008, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Boon Mee Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 07:30 AM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 12,913	Rasmussen Reports suggest that Americans know we are more likely to succeed in Iraq if John McCain is President. By 49% to 42%, respondents say it is "likely is it that the U.S. would win the War in Iraq if McCain is elected president." On the other hand, only 20% think that if Obama is elected, we are likely to succeed. How about that campaign theme for ya! A vote for BO is a vote for faliure!

21-05-2008, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
lom #&§~ Last Online: Today 12:35 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dark side of the room Posts: 5,158	A polling institute makes a survey where a small majority (diff is 7%) is of the opinion that "it is likely". Wtf has it to do with knowing? ("suggests that Americans know"). You're reading the poll result like satan is reading the bible. As usual.

23-05-2008, 10:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
raycarey ........ Last Online: Today 11:24 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues Posts: 6,673	and by taking a look at the stats provided by boon mee less than half of americans (49 and 42%) think america can 'win' the war in iraq. well done boon mee.

27-05-2008, 02:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
stroller Kraut Last Online: 09-09-2009 07:24 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: under the headphones Posts: 17,164	I rely on non-lame-stream, objective sources like the Washington Post.

27-05-2008, 07:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: 27-10-2009 11:55 PM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 12,491	The war was won long ago (2003) Regime change has ocurred. Iraqis are fitting out the last puzzle pieces by themselves -- securing their cities, borders and settling into the routine of elections. Aside from being far too expensive and slow, as measured by objectives, its been quite successful.

27-05-2008, 08:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
stroller Kraut Last Online: 09-09-2009 07:24 PM Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: under the headphones Posts: 17,164	"Puzzle pieces" - nice one.

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