Five predictions for the short-term in Iraq

jojo22 · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 12:44 pm Post subject:

BTW, to an earlier comment made that I don't try and find balanced articles, it is true that I am more attracted to ones that reflect my own views. However, if I didn't do that then how would I end up with such wonderful debates and discussions with people?

This particular article I came across, rather than went hunting for. I was actually on scoop trying to find out if anything had been written about a tragic accident that had occurred that day in NZ.

You might have noticed that articles unfavourable to Bush are rather mainstream and prolific these days.

Guest · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

jojo22 · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

jojo22 · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:20 pm Post subject:

jojo22 · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject:

Ok - I should add also that I thank those that gave an in-depth analysis of the paper and their opinion on it and you raised good points and gave me a fuller understanding of the situation in doing so. I didn't put in a personal opinion on the article because I don't have existing in-depth knowledge to do so - my field of expertise lies elsewhere, but I am always interested to learn from people in other disciplines. I'm actually learning a hell of a lot about many things as a result of the articles I have posted here Wink

Let's try and keep our discussions lively but refrain from personal slurs eh? That only ever devolves into a bad space.

So getting back to the topic at hand. I see that a set of recommendations have been put forth by the Iraq Study Group, which I am sure you are aware of. If you don't have it already - a link to the full PDF document can be found by following this link:
http://politics.netscape.com/viewstory/2006/12/06/iraq-study-group-pull-most-troops-from-combat-by-08/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2006%2FPOLITICS%2F12%2F06%2Firaq.study.group%2Findex.html

jojo22 · Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject:

Ok - that was a long link Confused

So, the guys that put it together are saying that all 79 recommendations should be taken as a package and not treated as a 'fruit salad' (pick and chose between those you do and do not like). I understand two further reports are due in a matter of days as well.

Anyone got any predictions about what may come out of this?

guest0209 · Guest

I am yet to read the Iraq Study report in its entirety.
I will do so this afternoon.

jojo22 · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:03 am Post subject:

Likewise, I'm going to have to find some time to work through 160 pages (eeek!). Hopefully there will be a lot of wasted page space in the document!

Captain · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 2:32 am Post subject:

jojo22 · Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:31 am Post subject:

Oh lookee there - another kiwi - we're investing the site Laughing

Hello Captain - where are you based? I'm from Wellington.

Pere Ubu · Guest

jojo22 · Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:43 am Post subject:

Actually, yes, I did mean infesting, now let's go eavesdrop on some phone sex