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7. Yes. But what is President Obama going to say to rationalize this?

Sat Sep 27, 2014, 11:45 AM

Sep 2014

After promising no combat troops, I mean. Will he leave the rest of the camel for his successor to push into the tent?

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U.S. Army sending division HQ element to Iraq [View all] sulphurdunn Sep 2014 OP

In Army speak I believe that is known as the "Advance Party." 3rdwaydem Sep 2014 #1

In Obama speak that does not mean "boots on the ground" Kablooie Sep 2014 #3

So a US Divisional HQ is going to command all-foreign troops? candelista Sep 2014 #8

I guess these are not "combat troops." candelista Sep 2014 #6

The Pentagon plan to base troops in Iraq becomes reality. Downwinder Sep 2014 #2

Once the camel's nose goes under the tent, the rest will surely follow. bluedigger Sep 2014 #5

Yes. But what is President Obama going to say to rationalize this? candelista Sep 2014 #7

30,000 by the end of the year . . . another_liberal Sep 2014 #9

Locking NRaleighLiberal Sep 2014 #10