Comments on: Biden To Oversee Iraq Withdrawal http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/ Updated information on Veteran Benefits, featured Military Bloggers, the You Served Podcast and various other news and information relevant to Veterans. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Clint http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-265952 Clint Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:40:05 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-265952 "Yesterday, Iraq regained complete control of its cities" That's an absurd statement. Withdrawal didn't even occur in some cities. Instead, city lines were redrawn to give that appearance. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 private American contractors remain in the cities influencing reconstruction. It's also interesting to note that, on the same day as the withdrawal, Iraqi oil was being auctioned off to foreign investors. I wish Iraqis had complete control, but that's not going to happen anytime soon. I wrote more about "National Sovereignty Day" here: http://www.whyweworry.com/blog/2009/07/06/the-iraq-show/ “Yesterday, Iraq regained complete control of its cities”

That’s an absurd statement. Withdrawal didn’t even occur in some cities. Instead, city lines were redrawn to give that appearance. Meanwhile, more than 100,000 private American contractors remain in the cities influencing reconstruction.

It’s also interesting to note that, on the same day as the withdrawal, Iraqi oil was being auctioned off to foreign investors.

I wish Iraqis had complete control, but that’s not going to happen anytime soon. I wrote more about “National Sovereignty Day” here:

http://www.whyweworry.com/blog/2009/07/06/the-iraq-show/

]]> By: Claire http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263906 Claire Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:33:04 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263906 I am not a big dog, by any stretch of the imagination, but I am happy to help out however I can. Just let me know what I can do. Oh, and has Reid openly admitted that he is a complete and utter jackass for declaring the war a loss and the surge a failure? I guess I will see pigs fly over my house before I hear that man apologize to the troops for being in a position of power and making such a reckless and asinine statement like that. I am not a big dog, by any stretch of the imagination, but I am happy to help out however I can. Just let me know what I can do.

Oh, and has Reid openly admitted that he is a complete and utter jackass for declaring the war a loss and the surge a failure? I guess I will see pigs fly over my house before I hear that man apologize to the troops for being in a position of power and making such a reckless and asinine statement like that.

]]> By: Yankeemom http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263847 Yankeemom Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:10:40 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263847 [...] go on over to You Served ~ CJ asks a very good [...] [...] go on over to You Served ~ CJ asks a very good [...]

]]> By: Donna http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263836 Donna Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:25:33 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263836 Amen CJ! President Obama and all concerned should give our troops the welcome home that you guys all deserve! Our troops are the reason for success in Iraq along with President Bush but I am not holding my breath that this will happen. We are all so proud of you guys and "Thank You" so much for your service to our country and for liberating Iraq! You guys are the best in the world!! May God Bless All of You!! Amen CJ! President Obama and all concerned should give our troops the welcome home that you guys all deserve! Our troops are the reason for success in Iraq along with President Bush but I am not holding my breath that this will happen.

We are all so proud of you guys and “Thank You” so much for your service to our country and for liberating Iraq! You guys are the best in the world!! May God Bless All of You!!

]]> By: yankeemom http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263824 yankeemom Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:09:34 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263824 It's a disgrace and a damn shameful time for this country. Haven't we been here before? Why yes, I do believe we have. And who was it that screwed the Military out of the HONOR and appreciation they so deserved after Vietnam? The same folks that are screwing our Military of today out of the HONOR and appreciation they deserve. Unfortunately, this time the Republicans have been over on that side of the aisle way too much to even step up and back our troops. We are in such a sorry state in this country. Sam Adams would be talking about tarring and feathering the lot of them ~ and I'd be right with him. Our guys and gals in uniform are the best this country offers and they most always get the short end of the stick. There is something so very, very wrong with that. A Very Proud Army Mom and American, damn it!!! It’s a disgrace and a damn shameful time for this country. Haven’t we been here before? Why yes, I do believe we have. And who was it that screwed the Military out of the HONOR and appreciation they so deserved after Vietnam? The same folks that are screwing our Military of today out of the HONOR and appreciation they deserve. Unfortunately, this time the Republicans have been over on that side of the aisle way too much to even step up and back our troops.
We are in such a sorry state in this country.
Sam Adams would be talking about tarring and feathering the lot of them ~ and I’d be right with him.
Our guys and gals in uniform are the best this country offers and they most always get the short end of the stick. There is something so very, very wrong with that.

A Very Proud Army Mom and American, damn it!!!

]]> By: USMCdaughter1 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263798 USMCdaughter1 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:05:48 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263798 All of the potential speakers and attendees I contact would still be willing to give it another go round in the future. All of the potential speakers and attendees I contact would still be willing to give it another go round in the future.

]]> By: George Samek.CWO US Army Retired http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263790 George Samek.CWO US Army Retired Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:44:04 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263790 Parade..or..No Parade The Victory is yours forever. On behalf of this Vietnam Vet I wish to say to each of the troops who have served with great honor to our nation in Iraq. Welcome Home. Mission Accomplish...Victory..Sweet..Victory Thank You For Every Thing You Have Done For Freedom In Iraq.You have saved future generations from slavery..no one could do more of another nation. You are a credit to America and we Vietnam Vets are honored to know we were replaced by todays new breed of military members,..Stand tall and know in your hearts you are one of Americas best..best..Past...Present & future. America has been blessed with you. May your God hold you safe & protect you always. With My Deepest Respects Thank You for your service. Parade..or..No Parade The Victory is yours forever.
On behalf of this Vietnam Vet I wish to say to each of the troops who have served with great honor to our nation in Iraq.

Welcome Home. Mission Accomplish…Victory..Sweet..Victory

Thank You For Every Thing You Have Done For Freedom In Iraq.You have saved future generations from slavery..no one could do more of another nation.

You are a credit to America and we Vietnam Vets are honored to know we were replaced by todays new breed of military members,..Stand tall and know in your hearts you are one of Americas best..best..Past…Present & future.

America has been blessed with you.

May your God hold you safe & protect you always.

With My Deepest Respects

Thank You for your service.

]]> By: concretebob http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2009/07/01/biden-to-oversee-iraq-withdrawal/comment-page-1/#comment-263775 concretebob Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:38:32 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/?p=2378#comment-263775 We tried, CJ. We'll try again if I get the same level of support from the milblog community. Just say the word, Bro. Semper Fi We tried, CJ. We’ll try again if I get the same level of support from the milblog community.
Just say the word, Bro.
Semper Fi

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