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Author Topic:   Political Prognostication
Modulous
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Message 4 of 67 (459585)
03-08-2008 5:48 PM
Reply to: Message 3 by Chiroptera
03-08-2008 4:29 PM


As far as I know, McCain is still all for continuing the war in Iraq and even escalating it in Iran, but I may have missed recent news on this.
His 'own' website states
quote:
A greater military commitment now is necessary if we are to achieve long-term success in Iraq. John McCain agrees with retired Army General Jack Keane that there are simply not enough American forces in Iraq. More troops are necessary to clear and hold insurgent strongholds; to provide security for rebuilding local institutions and economies; to halt sectarian violence in Baghdad and disarm Sunni and Shia militias; to dismantle al Qaeda; to train the Iraqi Army; and to embed American personnel in Iraqi police units. Accomplishing each of these goals will require more troops and is a crucial prerequisite for needed economic and political development in the country. America's ultimate strategy is to give Iraqis the capabilities to govern and secure their own country.
On the same site he states that Iran is an outlaw state and we should build up missile defence to circumvent any attack from them - though I don't see anything there about escalating it beyond that.
Yeah, I'm not really adding much to the discussion, but I thought I'd share some input with you.
Edited by Modulous, : No reason given.

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