Democrats and Republicans Now Scramble for an Iraq Exit
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Judging by the talk these days, it appears both Republicans and Democrats are scrambling for an exit from Iraq.
The Republican version of cut and run emerges in bits and pieces from recent statements by the commander in chief and top GOP senators, who now say they will adopt whatever strategy the U.S. military commanders recommend for Iraq. The commanders, also in bits and pieces, are creeping over to the view that with sectarian war upon us — because the Iraqis have proved oblivious to democratic practices — America has done its share and it is time to pull out.
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