Brittain to cut and run

[Yellowdogtexan]

Now that Tony Blair is out of the govt., the brits are cutting and running. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20071008/britain-iraq/ Britain will withdraw nearly half its troops in Iraq beginning next spring, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, leaving a contingent of 2,500 soldiers in the highly unpopular war.

Brown told lawmakers the plan follows the success of the U.S. troop increase this summer and efforts by Iraqis to drive suspected al-Qaida militants from havens in Anbar province west of Baghdad.

Brown said decisions on further cuts will be made once the reduction to 2,500 is complete, rejecting a call from opposition lawmakers to set a timetable to withdraw all forces.

"We plan from next spring to reduce force numbers in southern Iraq to a figure of 2,500," Brown said in a statement to Parliament....

Britain's participation in the 2003 U.S.-led invasion _ and the continuing presence of troops in the country four years later _ remains deeply unpopular. Poll show a majority want troops brought home, and the war was a major factor in reducing Prime Minister Tony Blair's parliamentary majority in the 2005 election.

On Monday more than 2,000 people marched from London's Trafalgar Square to Parliament to demand a complete withdrawal of British troops.

In all, 170 British troops have died in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion.

Brown visited Baghdad and Basra last Tuesday. At the time, he announced a cut of 1,000 troops by the year's end. But he was criticized for mischaracterizing troop figures during the trip _ counting an already completed withdrawal of 500 soldiers in the announcement that 1,000 troops would return.

[issac the dragon]

The English are investigating the lies that Blair used to get them in Iraq in the first place.

Someday, the people of the world are going to get it through the thick skulls of their leaders that the days of Imperialism are over. I don't think the commen people were ever for it, but now they have some control of their governments. We have a job to convince our own countries leaders of that.

[Trueblue]

The English are investigating the lies that Blair used to get them in Iraq in the first place.

Someday, the people of the world are going to get it through the thick skulls of their leaders that the days of Imperialism are over. I don't think the commen people were ever for it, but now they have some control of their governments. We have a job to convince our own countries leaders of that.

Good post, Issac.

[The Q]

Britain will withdraw nearly half its troops in Iraq beginning next spring, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday, leaving a contingent of 2,500 soldiers in the highly unpopular war.

Brown told lawmakers the plan follows the success of the U.S. troop increase this summer and efforts by Iraqis to drive suspected al-Qaida militants from havens in Anbar province west of Baghdad.

Brown said decisions on further cuts will be made once the reduction to 2,500 is complete, rejecting a call from opposition lawmakers to set a timetable to withdraw all forces.

Ugh. Can you imagine if you were one of the 2500 that were left there?

ADQ

[quiet man]

Ugh. Can you imagine if you were one of the 2500 that were left there?

ADQ
that would really suck. especially after most of your time was spent pack up the equipment and supplies they used. then realize some of your friends have been luckier than you. now you hope the prime minister brings all the troops home and leave the iraqi's the country before your next birthday. :godzilla :godzilla

[Wabash]

And yet...................Britain has joined the US in possible plans to bomb Iran Nuke facilities that are making a bomb!

This story is a nowhere story and means little except what it means...they are scaling back just like we are....

Has anyone told the terrorists of the world that Long Beach Wa. has people sympathetic to their cause?

[Lone Laugher]

Hey Sean....er,.. I mean,....Wabash, be sure and get plenty of chips and dip ready for the bombing raids...great entertainment, huh.

Also...change your avatar comment....there is no longer a fucking button.

[Wabash]

Hey Sean....er,.. I mean,....Wabash, be sure and get plenty of chips and dip ready for the bombing raids...great entertainment, huh.

Also...change your avatar comment....there is no longer a fucking button.

I didn't put that there and I don't know how to change the text...only the avatar...

Chips and dip?.....you act as thou I enjoy war, military action or something..or I view it as an entertainment event.....I don't!....it's just necessary because there are plenty of evil people in the world and I'd kind of like to keep this country, and our allies, safe.
If you can't see that, I feel sorry for you...because a 5th grader can see it! Are you smarter then a 5th grader?

[Wabash]

btw...who is Sean? And my avatar is a whole lot nicer looking then yours!

[Saguaro]

Hey Sean....er,.. I mean,....Wabash, be sure and get plenty of chips and dip ready for the bombing raids...great entertainment, huh.

Also...change your avatar comment....there is no longer a fucking button.


:nono

[Wabash]

:nono

You are correct Sag.....apparently the laugh thinks there is a button of that name...I haven't seen it thou...

[Trueblue]

And yet...................Britain has joined the US in possible plans to bomb Iran Nuke facilities that are making a bomb!

This story is a nowhere story and means little except what it means...they are scaling back just like we are....

Has anyone told the terrorists of the world that Long Beach Wa. has people sympathetic to their cause?

For shame, you know better.

[Lone Laugher]

:nono

Sorry about that.......will be more careful.

[Lone Laugher]

btw...who is Sean? And my avatar is a whole lot nicer looking then yours!


You never disappoint, Wabby. Who is Sean?......he he he...you don't have to fly too high to get up over your dome, do ya?

Yes, your avatar is nicer looking...but can it sing?

[Cookie Parker]

And yet...................Britain has joined the US in possible plans to bomb Iran Nuke facilities that are making a bomb!

This story is a nowhere story and means little except what it means...they are scaling back just like we are....

Has anyone told the terrorists of the world that Long Beach Wa. has people sympathetic to their cause?


LOL!!!!!! I think most of the world it ready to bomb England and the US should they pursue any more imperialistic corporate greed adventures...even Saudi grows tired of the US in the Middle East and has had many diplomatic exchanges with Iran.

We aren't scaling back...we are digging in..

WE are the terrorists in the Middle east...we invaded and are occupying a nation that does not want us there...isn't that a terrorist? Killing innocent people and trying to take over the natural resources? The only one sympathetic to Bush and his rich 1% terrorists oil and military weapons friends are the head up arse republicans...

[Ringo]

Hey Sean....er,.. I mean,....Wabash, be sure and get plenty of chips and dip ready for the bombing raids...great entertainment, huh.

Also...change your avatar comment....there is no longer a fucking button.

I suspect that you will be NEVER called for this but FUC**NG MIGHT be deemed Unappropriate Language in the UNPAID Forums, but don't worry, you are notr ME so I doubt you will be cited!

[bluedog]

For shame, you know better.

I like the "avatar" a perfect description for someone represents the liberal mindset...as both a "mushroom" and a "liberal"....best thrive and live when they are kept in the "Dark" and given a steady diet of "fertilizer..IE crap"....as the DNC/media cultivates them. Before you go off on me and try to take a bite off my "political" tail...I was only joking, I could not pass up the opportunity that presented itself with the blue mushroom...it does catch your eye, but the door was left standing "ajar"....and "temptation" just got the best of me....."REMEMBER", after all "I" am a "nut"....and can not be held accountable....by your own admission...thus I plead, "temporary insanity", the blue mushroom was more than I could bear. BD

[Wabash]

LOL!!!!!! I think most of the world it ready to bomb England and the US should they pursue any more imperialistic corporate greed adventures...even Saudi grows tired of the US in the Middle East and has had many diplomatic exchanges with Iran.

We aren't scaling back...we are digging in..

WE are the terrorists in the Middle east...we invaded and are occupying a nation that does not want us there...isn't that a terrorist? Killing innocent people and trying to take over the natural resources? The only one sympathetic to Bush and his rich 1% terrorists oil and military weapons friends are the head up arse republicans...

Wrong on most of your post...but, I'm getting used to it.

[The Q]

I like the "avatar" a perfect description for someone represents the liberal mindset...as both a "mushroom" and a "liberal"....best thrive and live when they are kept in the "Dark" and given a steady diet of "fertilizer..IE crap"....as the DNC/media cultivates them. Before you go off on me and try to take a bite off my "political" tail...I was only joking, I could not pass up the opportunity that presented itself with the blue mushroom...it does catch your eye, but the door was left standing "ajar"....and "temptation" just got the best of me....."REMEMBER", after all "I" am a "nut"....and can not be held accountable....by your own admission...thus I plead, "temporary insanity", the blue mushroom was more than I could bear. BD

Hmmm. Now I'm trying to think about an avatar that would fit a conservative Jesus freak. :theman

ADQ

[Wabash]

I like the "avatar" a perfect description for someone represents the liberal mindset...as both a "mushroom" and a "liberal"....best thrive and live when they are kept in the "Dark" and given a steady diet of "fertilizer..IE crap"....as the DNC/media cultivates them. Before you go off on me and try to take a bite off my "political" tail...I was only joking, I could not pass up the opportunity that presented itself with the blue mushroom...it does catch your eye, but the door was left standing "ajar"....and "temptation" just got the best of me....."REMEMBER", after all "I" am a "nut"....and can not be held accountable....by your own admission...thus I plead, "temporary insanity", the blue mushroom was more than I could bear. BD


No....you are totally correct!

[issac the dragon]

And yet...................Britain has joined the US in possible plans to bomb Iran Nuke facilities that are making a bomb!

This story is a nowhere story and means little except what it means...they are scaling back just like we are....

Has anyone told the terrorists of the world that Long Beach Wa. has people sympathetic to their cause?

Well Wabash, I'll make it easier for you. Ninety-five percent of the residents are liberal. We allow one or two token conservatives just for the laughs. In fact, LB is perhaps the most liberal city in the nation.

[Lone Laugher]

I suspect that you will be NEVER called for this but FUC**NG MIGHT be deemed Unappropriate Language in the UNPAID Forums, but don't worry, you are notr ME so I doubt you will be cited!


Yeah...inappropriate too.

[The Q]

:ringo

ADQ

[Lone Laugher]

I suspect that you will be NEVER called for this but FUC**NG MIGHT be deemed Unappropriate Language in the UNPAID Forums, but don't worry, you are notr ME so I doubt you will be cited!


Perhaps reading THIS will help?

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[The Q]

:faint

SOMEONE READ MY TOS?!

LL, you get 10,000 points for being the first person besides me to quote the TOS.

ADQ

[Saguaro]

Yea Lone laughter !!!

[Lone Laugher]

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