I'm a proud man. I don't like to beg. I'm used to holding my head high, discussing things in a rational manner, weighing all sides, and realizing that crises are rarely as dire as they seem.
But here, I'm on my knees, hands clasped in front of me, alternately begging like a child and raging in frustration. Democrats: would you freaking settle on a plan for Iraq withdrawal redeployment right now! For the love of all that's holy, don't wait another week. Every major group, and I do mean every, wants the US ground forces out of Iraq. Liberal Americans, conservative Americans, US soldiers, Iraqis, Europeans, everyone. They aren't doing much to stop the violence (they couldn't even leave their bases last week), they are inflaming the ... wait. I'll get into a reasoned discussion on why below. But for now, let me say again:
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. HAVE SOME COJONES AND DO IT!!!!
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