Clinton: Immediate Iraq Exit a Mistake By JIM FITZGERALD, Associated Press Writer
Mon Nov 21, 4:44 PM ET
RYE BROOK, N.Y. - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that an immediate U.S. withdrawal from Iraq would be "a big mistake."
The New York Democrat said she respects Rep. Jack Murtha, D-Pa., the Vietnam veteran and hawkish ex-Marine who last week called for an immediate troop pullout. But she added: "I think that would cause more problems for us in America."
"It will matter to us if Iraq totally collapses into civil war, if it becomes a failed state the way Afghanistan was, where terrorists are free to basically set up camp and launch attacks against us," she said.
At the same time, Clinton said the Bush administration's pledge to stay in Iraq "until the job is done" amounts to giving the Iraqis "an open-ended invitation not to take care of themselves."
akyron said:I wonder if her butt is chaffing from riding that fence.
The Real McCoy said:No doubt she's intelligent. If I were gunning for the DNC nomination for president in 08, I'd leaning toward the center too.
TimmyBoy said:If she got the Democratic Party nomination for the 08 election, would you be willing to give her a fair shake and listen to what her plan for America would be?
The Real McCoy said:No because she's Hillary Clinton.
akyron said:I wonder if her butt is chaffing from riding that fence.
TimmyBoy said:Gee, Hillary could come up with the cure for AIDS, but simply because she's Hillary, alot of folks with AIDS would be SOL.
TimmyBoy said:If she got the Democratic Party nomination for the 08 election, would you be willing to give her a fair shake and listen to what her plan for America would be?
The Real McCoy said:I don't see that happening...
FireUltra 98 said:It would be hard, but I'd listen. Only way . . .the ONLY way she would get consideration from me is if she's facing McCain. In that race she would would have a 45% chance of getting my vote.
Man, I hope our team doesn't throw McCain in the ring.
TimmyBoy said:Her husband did a shitty job when it came to foreign policy. But when it came to being a crook, a cheat and a liar, he was like any other President. However, I still think it is important to vote and because I think it is still important to vote, I believe in giving every candidate a fair hearing and a fair shake.
TimmyBoy said:I share alot of McCain's values. I would like to see a debate between Hillary and McCain. I like for a candidate to earn my vote.
Navy Pride said:The only intelligent remark Hillary could make is 5 words..I am divorcing "Slick Willie."
The Real McCoy said:Hillary and Bill Clinton are two different people. And I have given her a fair hearing & I've heard enough. The only way I'd vote for her is if Pat Robertson ran against her.
TimmyBoy said:I was curious, did anybody ever call you "Bones?"
The Real McCoy said:What? You lost me..
TimmyBoy said:I share alot of McCain's values. I would like to see a debate between Hillary and McCain. I like for a candidate to earn my vote.
TimmyBoy said:Heh that's pretty funny. It's nice to have humor on the forum.
teacher said:You would need to see a debate between those two to figure out who to vote for? I can't begin to explain how sad and frightening that is.
TimmyBoy said:Sounds like you are not willing to have an open mind and give any of the candidates a chance to express their views and what sort of policies they would like to pursue as president.
akyron said:I wonder if her butt is chaffing from riding that fence.
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