Crossposted at MyDD
Crossposted at MyDD
Hmmm. What happens if you store gasoline next to the ashtray?
My proposition is that Iraq is a neutral issue among the Democrats. Did you notice that at the (AFL-CIO) debate that everyone on stage was a leader on said issue, with a definite plan?
I'm gonna say I think it's pretty much all jive in the details. The main difference between us and the Republicans is that we actually plan on starting withdrawal. We acknowledge it's over.
How many troops out, how soon and how the country is going to be partitioned will be determined more by what is possible than any politically willed plan. I think Iraq is a complete wash among all eight candidates.
Here's why:
Obama-- If you had listened to me we wouldn't be in this mess. Thus I have the best plan.
Edwards-- I was wrong on going, but I admit it, and I'm most willing to fight about it. Thus I have the best plan.
Hilary-- I wouldn't have done things the way they were done, and I would be more thoughtful about it. Thus I have the best plan.
Dodd/Biden -- I/I've been in the Senate 18/30 years and I/I know that you have to have the experience to get people moving. Thus I/I have the best plan.
Richardson-- I negotiated in Bosnia and spoke with foreign leaders AND I'm an executive. Thus I have the best plan.
Gavel-- These other guys betrayed you. Thus I have the best plan.
Kucinich-- I was against this war more than any of you and have been more outspoken about it both now and then (I'm looking at you Obama, and Edwards) than anyone. Did I mention I want a Department of Peace? Thus I have the best plan.
Call me cynincal...