As part of his campaign for presidency, Barack Obama stated that all combat troops would be out of Iraq by the summer of 2010. With the war becoming increasing unpopular, many people (especially those who voted for him primarily on that premise) are expecting him to make due on that promise.
It's interesting to note, though, that combat troops were sent to Iraq as recently as March 2010. And instead of a short trip and having those soldiers come home to their families by the projected deadline, I've been informed that combat units will instead simply be redesignated. For example, the '3rd Brigade Combat Team' from the 4th Infantry Division will be changing its name to the '3rd Advisory Assistance Brigade'. Their job will not change whatsoever. They will continue to conduct patrols and interdict enemy targets as a 'combat' unit would, only without the official title.
I don't see why I should be surprised. This is simply one more shameful act by an administration who clearly has no regard for the promises they make (and continue to break) or the lives they continue to rupture by their irresponsible actions and wanton careless, un-American policies. Hopefully the citizens of our fair nation will eventually see them for what they are and display their displeasure at the polls.
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I agree that this is pretty stupid, deceptive and promises do need to be kept if this administration plans to maintain its integrity (or lack there of). If you think about it though, this whole war has been based on deception. Ranging from the reasons we went to war, the way the media portrays the war, and by those who have profited from the war. Why so surprised?
ReplyDeleteThat's me, here I am in Al Almarah, Iraq as an "Advisor".....My man Matt says it best.
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