Topic: McCain: U.S. not winning in Iraq

Team Infidel · August 20th, 2006

Media: United Press International
Byline: n/a
Date: 20 August 2006

WASHINGTON, DC, United States -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says the
United States is not winning the war in Iraq and he still thinks more troops
are needed on the ground.

McCain, a possible GOP presidential candidate in 2008, appeared Sunday on
NBC News` 'Meet the Press.'

Asked whether the United States was winning the war, McCain said, 'I don`t
think so, but I`m not sure that it`s turned into a civil war ... I think
it`s been well documented now that we didn`t have enough (troops) there from
the beginning, that we allowed the looting, that we did not have control,
particularly ... (in areas such as) the Sunni Triangle, which led to us
paying a very heavy price.'

McCain said U.S. troops must be able to deal with the insurgency,
particularly Shiite militias.

He reaffirmed his stand that U.S. troops should not withdraw. 'I want to
emphasize that we cannot lose this,' McCain said. 'It will cause chaos in
Iraq and in the region, and ... we must prevail.'

Young Winston · August 21st, 2006

I have always thought McCain was right on the money.

Team Infidel · August 21st, 2006

He is the best Republican the Democrats have.

mmarsh · August 21st, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Infidel

He is the best Republican the Democrats have.

He's one of the most honest Republican the United States has. I dont agree with McCain on the issues which is why I won't vote for him, but I won't deny hes a man of integrity. I admire how he stands up to the Bull**** the White House has been feeding us the past 3 years on Iraq.

Fox · August 21st, 2006

I'm going to vote for him in 2008.

Team Infidel · August 21st, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

I'm going to vote for him in 2008.

Not sure who I am going to vote for..... Not to many good horses in this race right now.

bulldogg · August 22nd, 2006

There never are bruv... smart people don't step into the bullseye.

Padre · August 22nd, 2006

Will there ever be another Teddy Roosevelt? Why do we have to wait spans of 50 or more years for the USA to produce a stirling Presidential candidate?

bulldogg · August 22nd, 2006

Because it takes historians, media and the general public 50 years to idolize a public figure. No "great" leader was ever appreciated in their day. Time has this habit of making us forget the mistakes, missteps and blunder and only recall the shining moments and often we don't see the wisdom of a course of action a leader makes until many years later when in hindsight we can see clearly how it was the right move... even though at the time we whinged and complained and criticised.

phoenix80 · August 22nd, 2006

McCain should STHU

August 20th, 2006	Post 1
Team Infidel Milforums Spamkiller Gear	Post; McCain: U.S. not winning in Iraq Media: United Press International Byline: n/a Date: 20 August 2006 WASHINGTON, DC, United States -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., says the United States is not winning the war in Iraq and he still thinks more troops are needed on the ground. McCain, a possible GOP presidential candidate in 2008, appeared Sunday on NBC News` 'Meet the Press.' Asked whether the United States was winning the war, McCain said, 'I don`t think so, but I`m not sure that it`s turned into a civil war ... I think it`s been well documented now that we didn`t have enough (troops) there from the beginning, that we allowed the looting, that we did not have control, particularly ... (in areas such as) the Sunni Triangle, which led to us paying a very heavy price.' McCain said U.S. troops must be able to deal with the insurgency, particularly Shiite militias. He reaffirmed his stand that U.S. troops should not withdraw. 'I want to emphasize that we cannot lose this,' McCain said. 'It will cause chaos in Iraq and in the region, and ... we must prevail.' __________________

August 21st, 2006	Post 5
Fox Can you hear me now? Gear	I'm going to vote for him in 2008. __________________ Why should I have to "Press 1 for English?" --Every American

August 22nd, 2006	Post 7
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	There never are bruv... smart people don't step into the bullseye. __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

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August 21st, 2006	Post 2
Young Winston Banned	I have always thought McCain was right on the money.

August 21st, 2006	Post 3
Team Infidel Milforums Spamkiller Gear	He is the best Republican the Democrats have.

August 22nd, 2006	Post 8
Padre Milforum Chaplain Gear	Will there ever be another Teddy Roosevelt? Why do we have to wait spans of 50 or more years for the USA to produce a stirling Presidential candidate?

August 22nd, 2006	Post 9
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Because it takes historians, media and the general public 50 years to idolize a public figure. No "great" leader was ever appreciated in their day. Time has this habit of making us forget the mistakes, missteps and blunder and only recall the shining moments and often we don't see the wisdom of a course of action a leader makes until many years later when in hindsight we can see clearly how it was the right move... even though at the time we whinged and complained and criticised.

August 22nd, 2006	Post 10
phoenix80 Banned Gear	McCain should STHU

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