Iraq May Hold Vote On U.S. Withdrawal
As American Focus Turns to North, Troops Could Be Forced to Leave Early
By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
BAGHDAD, Aug. 17 -- U.S. troops could be forced by Iraqi voters to withdraw a year ahead of schedule under a referendum the Iraqi government backed Monday, creating a potential complication for American commanders concerned about rising violence in the country's north.
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's move appeared to disregard the wishes of the U.S. government, which has quietly lobbied against the plebiscite. American officials fear it could lead to the annulment of an agreement allowing U.S. troops to stay until the end of 2011, and instead force them out by the start of that year.
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Re: Iraq may hold vote on U.S withdrawal.
Jim,
I can't believe you didn't post this in the humor section. Then again it would be funny, if it wasn't so unrepentantly sad.
I can't believe you didn't post this in the humor section. Then again it would be funny, if it wasn't so unrepentantly sad.
Re: Iraq may hold vote on U.S withdrawal.
Fuck it, they want it back so bad, I say everyone out. Kind of like last one left gets stuck with the check. Lets see how quickly it turns back into the cesspool it barely managed to crawl out of.
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Yea, cause the ISF is doing such a GREAT job right now.........