Tue Aug 07, 2007 at 11:17:07 PM EDT
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( - promoted by Juan Melli)
Most of the state's Republican Congressional delegation seems to be setting the stage to finally admit that it's time to withdraw from Iraq. But not quite yet. They already know they're going to do it, but they're waiting for the political cover, and as they stall, they're letting more and more troops die in the process.
Today's Trenton Times reports that Congressmen Jim Saxton and Chris Smith are both feeling the heat when it comes to their continued support for Bush's failed war. Smith insists that a deadline is a bad idea, but gives himself some wiggle room by saying it might be okay if we keep it a secret (shhhh!!) While he has voted against specific deadlines for when the United States should leave the war-torn country, he said he would favor a deadline that would be kept "a closely guarded secret."
He said, "If a deadline is announced, it gives an enemy that is very capable and very willing to engage in mass atrocities, a timeline to act." Who is he kidding? They don't need a timeline to act. They're committing atrocities every day right now.
Jim Saxton's press secretary Jeff Sagnip suggests he may also be about to flip: When asked if Saxton has even considered changing his stance, Sagnip said it was "possible." And Frank Lobiondo has been setting the stage for a (September?) flop since at least last month:"If the Iraqi government continues to fail to make measurable progress, our military involvement and any future mission in Iraq must be carefully re-examined." Mike Ferguson even set a September deadline for his upcoming flip flop: "I am beyond frustrated," he says. "Either we get good news by September, or something radical has to change. And it's tough to imagine a scenario where they will meet the benchmarks by then."
"I've got to tell you, my patience, along with a lot of other Republicans and Democrats, is wearing extremely thin," Ferguson says. How much more clear can he be? He knows what will happen, but he's stalling -- at the expense of our troops - while he waits for the political cover to finally admit the obvious truth. It's time to bring the troops home. |
| Juan Melli :: Smith, Saxton, LoBiondo & Ferguson Prepare to Flip on Iraq |
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