New Approach

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

But I can't see how 20,000 is nearly enough men and women, if that's the intent, you know? It seems to me it would take a lot more boots on the ground, and that Bush is still trying to wage war on the cheap as it were.

I also see no way around Iraq descending into sectarian violence no matter what once we're gone. Which is horrible, though I wonder if it will take the focus of Islam vs. the West and put it on Islam vs Islam, you know?

GR,
Here's my "take". It's blame shifting. Dubbya says, we gave you additional forces. You Iraqis didn't stabilize, so we're out of here. It's all your fault Iraqis, not ours. We did our best. See ya...

[Downthestretch55]

another thought...sorry for the double post.
This is the "exit strategy".
Don't look at what people do, look at why people do what they do.
Game over.