Iraq Study Group Advisers: Political Progress "Superficial" Since Surge

Can china pay for this, or do we have to keep borrowing

this breaks my heart. how can anyone still be thinking this is a success?

Before Basra we would not have seen this.
From AP:
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Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish Parties Close Ranks Against Al-Sadr's Movement in Iraq
By HAMZA HENDAWI and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA
Associated Press Writers

Sunni, Shiite and Kurdish Parties Close Ranks Against Al-Sadr's Movement in Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) -- Iraq's major Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish parties have closed ranks to force anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to disband his Mahdi Army militia or leave politics, lawmakers and officials involved in the effort said Sunday.

Such a bold move risks a violent backlash by al-Sadr's Shiite militia. But if it succeeds it could cause a major realignment of Iraq's political landscape.

The first step will be adding language to a draft election bill banning parties that operate militias from fielding candidates in provincial balloting this fall, the officials and lawmakers said. The government intends to send the draft to parliament within days and hopes to win approval within weeks.

"We, the Sadrists, are in a predicament," lawmaker Hassan al-Rubaie said Sunday. "Even the blocs that had in the past supported us are now against us and we cannot stop them from taking action against us in parliament."

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"...cautions that future progress may not be worth the "massive" human and financial costs to the United States."

Suppose McCain will read -- and comprehend -- this report? Suppose W, Cheney, Condi and Bill will get it? Having asked that, we already know the answer. Why bother to even ask when we're in bed with the Saudis -- and Halliburton and Blackwater are slobbering at the trough.

Oh my god, on CNN last night they showed some fighting in Sadr City. The americans were looking for the Iraq soldiers, finally found them, they were having lunch during the fighting The americans had to tell them 3 times, through and interpreter to go first and fight and that the americans would back them up. It was soo pathetic, and is a poster that screams, get the hell out of there. They came back, two Iraq's had been wounded and they said they killed one of the insurgents. But, the americans can't even be sure to believe them or not. It is obvious, other than getting a check, the Iraq's aren't really there emotionally.

And think, it only took a panel of experts over a year to state what was completely obvious before the Surge (TM) even started.

Neocon 43:
Next time you see two drunks fighting in a bar - just step in & separate them! I'm sure that by the time your'e out of the hospital - they'll thank you.

This may sound cold but why should we continue to remain in a political fragmented country. If they are not even trying to find a way to work together political. Its time to GET OUT. Its basic common sense. Is oil the reason that we are so Obsessed with this country that we refuse to get out and continue to remain in civil war. Its ridiculous that these young men and women are dying because of the pride of a fascist government just RIDICULOUS.

This war NEEDS to end. I will NOT vote for anyone who wont end this war Right away. I dont care if its dangerous to end right away. Staying there indefinitely pose more danger. This country is being run by IDIOTS.

Carol

Republicans = Military Failure

ten steps that "fascist, totalitarian, and other repressive leaders [employ to] seize and maintain power, especially in what were once democracies." The ten steps are:
1. Invoke a terrifying internal and external enemy
2. Create a gulag
3. Develop a thug caste
4. Set up an internal surveillance system
5. Harass citizens' groups
6. Engage in arbitrary detention and release
7. Target key individuals
8. Control the press
9. Dissent equals treason
10. Suspend the rule of law
naomi wolfe

There is no such thing as a working surge, a political improvement or a chance of the US staying in Iraq without a conflagration in the area. We need to get out now, leave troops at the embassy if we must, but quite frankly the Iraqi people and those in countries adjacent hate our presence and are fiercely angry that we are there.

The don't want American troops there period.

Please bring our soldiers home. Don't let them die in vain (3 dead today).

Baker, Hamilton et al did GWB a big favor, threw him a lifeline with the Iraq Study Group Report.

Their recommendations were excellent--including "don't cherry-pick, they're ALL important."

Unfortunately, he's too stupid, too stubborn, too much an unpatriotic ignoramus to have used the suggestions they offered.

I'm glad they're still being honest about the results in Iraq of the disasterous GWB presidency. No more whitewashes are needed.

joanofarc

of course you are lying and there is no such thing. But taking cues from Hillary teaches you nut jobs that it is okay. Just tell a mountain of lies and if you can get away with a molehill's worth then you can call it a good day.
Obama people, keep it up. You are getting real, real close now.

guess what OBAMA 13 million other people dont like you either