Dems Determined To Lose
Boy, they can't stand the thought that this surge just might work and prove them wrong, can they? Even if it means American defeat and the loss of more soldiers, they gotta do what they gotta do:
Senate Democrats are drafting legislation to scale back the mission of U.S. troops in Iraq in an effort that would reduce the broad war-making powers Congress granted to President Bush in 2002, officials said Thursday.
While these officials said the precise wording of the measure remains unsettled, one draft would restrict American troops in Iraq to combating Al Qaeda, training Iraqi army and police forces, maintaining Iraq's territorial integrity and otherwise proceeding with the withdrawal of combat forces.
Get that? "Restrict American troops." In other words, tie their hands behind their backs in order to make SURE they don't win.
In a speech last week, Democratic Senator Joseph Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said, "I am working on legislation to repeal that authorization and replace it with a much narrower mission statement for our troops in Iraq."
He said Congress should make clear what the mission of the U.S. troops is: to draw down responsibly, while continuing to combat terrorists, train Iraqis and respond to emergencies.
Yes of course - let's continue to combat terrorists, train Iraqis, and respond to emergencies...with no backup, a castrated commander-in-chief, and continually fewer soldiers.
Brilliant.
JASmius adds: Looks like filibuster fodder to me....
Senate Democrats are drafting legislation to scale back the mission of U.S. troops in Iraq in an effort that would reduce the broad war-making powers Congress granted to President Bush in 2002, officials said Thursday.
While these officials said the precise wording of the measure remains unsettled, one draft would restrict American troops in Iraq to combating Al Qaeda, training Iraqi army and police forces, maintaining Iraq's territorial integrity and otherwise proceeding with the withdrawal of combat forces.
Get that? "Restrict American troops." In other words, tie their hands behind their backs in order to make SURE they don't win.
In a speech last week, Democratic Senator Joseph Biden, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said, "I am working on legislation to repeal that authorization and replace it with a much narrower mission statement for our troops in Iraq."
He said Congress should make clear what the mission of the U.S. troops is: to draw down responsibly, while continuing to combat terrorists, train Iraqis and respond to emergencies.
Yes of course - let's continue to combat terrorists, train Iraqis, and respond to emergencies...with no backup, a castrated commander-in-chief, and continually fewer soldiers.
Brilliant.
JASmius adds: Looks like filibuster fodder to me....
posted by Jennifer at 1:12 AM
<<< Home