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Feb 11 2008
09:48 am
"Although Petraeus and other senior commanders in Iraq had been suggesting the possibility of a pause in the drawdown, the idea runs counter to those in the military — particularly in the Army and Marine Corps — who worry that strains on troops from long and multiple combat tours will grow worse unless the drawdown continues after July."
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Note that they are no longer using the word withdrawal. When Bush is taking troops out it is called a "drawdown"
I just hope all the Americans who have had their eyes opened about this war will remember to be more alert when it comes to the Washington/ Republican propaganda machine.
I hope the betrayed early supporters of this war will refuse to vote Republican in the general election.
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