Mooney Times: GOP resolution to tout Iraq surge

[deminks]

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/04/gop-resolution-to-tout-iraq-surge/

In a largely symbolic move designed to send a message to President Obama, a group of House lawmakers is introducing a resolution chronicling the success of the troop surge in Iraq and warning the new commander in chief that if he changes strategy, he takes ownership of whatever happens on his watch.

Rep. Steve King, Iowa Republican and sponsor of the Victory in Iraq resolution, described the measure - expected to be introduced Wednesday - as less of a criticism of Mr. Obama and more of an encouragement that he "expand on the victory rather than walk away."

"Our military has achieved a definable victory, and I want to tell them that America appreciates them," said Mr. King, who has visited with troops in Iraq six times, most recently in September. "They've left a legacy and it's up to the new leadership to preserve and enhance the victory they've achieved."

The Democrat-led Congress for two years failed in repeated bids to force a U.S. pullout from Iraq. Most Democrats, including Mr. Obama when he was in the Senate, opposed the surge plan and instead called for an exit strategy.

via Think Progress

http://thinkprogress.org/2009/03/03/king-victory-iraq/

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King — who once said that Obama would turn America into a “totalitarian dictatorship” — further said that the measure should be seen as “less of a criticism of Mr. Obama and more of an encouragement that he ‘expand on the victory rather than walk away.’” King’s resolution has 30 co-sponsors. He was hoping to get to 100, but because of Obama’s announcement, the “time to move is now.”

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So glad that is settled. Victory! Now get the hell out.

[Skittles]

1. fuck off, repukes - YOU FUCKING LOST

[rgbecker]

2. I think we have more than 30 co-sponsors for single payer health insurance. n/t