Webb makes the mistake of thinking the goal in Iraq is getting our troops out.
If that was our goal, we could just fly them all home now.
Getting the troops out will be a result of MEETING the goal, not the goal. Just like rushing for 100 yards is not the goal of a football game, but it can be a part of winning a football game, which is the goal.
D.J. McGuire opens up with both barrels on Jim Webb's idea of bringing in Syria and Iraq into negotiations for "peace":
I'll address each "outcome" in turn.
First, whether this "overarching diplomatic solution" will "enable us to withdraw our combat troops from Iraq over time" should not be as important as whether or not those combat troops will have defeated the enemy and prevented Iraq from become a terrorist base. Secondly, giving the Khomeinists de facto control over the entire northern Middle East could lead to many things, such as Hezbollah seizing control of Lebanon, a possible war against Israel, or Sunni Arab dictators looking to "nuke up" in reaction. I would hardly call any of these "regional stability." Third, how does one "fight international terrorism more effectively" by making deals with the most prolific supporter of terrorism in the Middle East? Lastly, if by "our broad strategic interests around the world," the Senator is referring to Communist China, he may want to look at these posts first.
Of course, it's always better to remind folks in images...
Webb makes the mistake of thinking the goal in Iraq is getting our troops out.
If that was our goal, we could just fly them all home now.
Getting the troops out will be a result of MEETING the goal, not the goal. Just like rushing for 100 yards is not the goal of a football game, but it can be a part of winning a football game, which is the goal.
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If that was our goal, we could just fly them all home now.
Getting the troops out will be a result of MEETING the goal, not the goal. Just like rushing for 100 yards is not the goal of a football game, but it can be a part of winning a football game, which is the goal.
We all want peace in Iraq. The question is how to achieve it.
Senator Webb says negotiate with Syria and Iraq.
President Bush says work with Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf States.
Whom do you think is a more willing partner for peace? Ba'athists and Islamic fundamenalists, or moderate Arab nations?
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