Philadelphians to vote on Troop Redeployment in Primary

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Yes, it is stupid.  This is why the military runs the wars, not committees or Congress or ballot initiatives.

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What the hell has this got to do with governing the city of Philadelphia

Dave

Bingo

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This is a good idea, so obviously I voted no.
The Brits are pulling out and Cheney has said that that is a good thing, so logically it would be a good thing if we pulled out *today*.

Cheney said it was a good sign since the Iraqi forces have taken over the British administered region and it is a model for how Baghdad should be in order for US forces to leave.

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It should be on every ballot in the country.

Those who vote to keep the war going should also be immediately shipped out to Iraq in exchange for a soldier or marine who wants to come home.

Right.

Listen, you don't join the military believing that you won't see combat at some point during your enlistment. If you believe otherwise, you're braindead. You also don't join if you're not prepared to kill, be killed, and watch others be killed. That's the nature of the game.

Unfortunately, there were a good number during the Gulf War I that felt that way.  There was such a big stink that those who signed up for the military so they could receive the educational benefits felt they did not have to go to war unlike "career" military personnel.  Fortunately, most of that weak stock has either retired or woke up to reality.  Personally, I was glad to see some of those spoiled brats leave.