Perry – what changed?
On Aug 19, you said, “As far as Iraq is concerned, now that we’re already there, I say, tighten our belts, make real sacrifices, send 1 million troops and really fix the problem, or get out.” A day later, you want to give up.

Of course, the fact that you choose to start a post with the sentence “Diego I agree with you” right after I show why all of Diego’s points that weren’t a matter of opinion were factually insupportable suggests you’re not a serious person.

In comparing Iraq to Vietnam, you sound like John Kerry. In 1971, he estimated 3000 people might be driven from Vietnam if the Communists won. Drive up to Westminster (aka Little Saigon) and see if that number seems a little low. Once again people like you and Kerry think America can retreat from a fight with no adverse consequences. Yeah, some people never learn.

Last thing, your first post on this thread was supportive of Nixon because he made China “a friend.” In your last post, you put quote marks around a paraphrase of Gen McCaffrey’s comments. He said the diversion of money into ammunition and medical expenses has sapped the budget needed modernizing to face strategic threats in 10 to 20 years might mean the army ends up broken three years from now (Here’s the link ). The strategic threat he’s worried about? Your friend, China.

I’m done with this thread, so if you’d like to have the last word with another argument-free screed about how Bush is a criminal or I must think real estate is going up or my mother wears combat boots or something, feel free.