NYT: Obama's proposal most detailed yet for Democratic presidential candidate

[Colobo]

In his address, Mr. Obama proposed removing American combat troops at a pace of one or two brigades a month, which is about twice as fast as American commanders in Iraq have deemed prudent. There are currently about 20 combat brigades in Iraq, which General Petraeus has committed to reducing to 15 next summer.

Under the Obama plan, no more than 10 brigades would be in Iraq at that point. Military experts who supported the administration’s “surge” strategy called the troop levels proposed by Mr. Obama insufficient.

Polls suggest that there is considerable public support for the approach outlined by Mr. Obama. In the latest New York Times/CBS News poll, 56 percent of Americans said they favored reducing troops levels in Iraq, but leaving some forces in place to train Iraqi forces, fight terrorists and protect American diplomats.

Twenty-two percent favored a complete withdrawal in the next year, and 20 percent favored keeping the same number of troops “until there is a stable democracy in Iraq.”

More at:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20752420/

[jaysunb]

1. k&r

:thumbsup:

[Traps]

2. Barack yes - Hillary no...

http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/traps/2007/09/12/the-trouble-with-hillary-clinton/

I have a problem with Ms Clinton for the reasons set out above.

Obama on the other hand is a breath of fresh air :

http://www.thoughtleader.co.za/traps/2007/08/23/would-a-barack-obama-presidency-be-good-for-africa/

[maximusveritas]

3. Once you support the Iraq War and the surge, shouldn't you lose the title of "expert"?

If those guys don't like Obama's plan, it must be good.

[ClintonTyree]

4. Someone should send them a link to....

Dennis Kucinich's web-site. I believe HE has, and has had, the most detailed plan for quite some time now.

Stating that Obama's plan is the most detailed yet is just a blatant lie.

[Colobo]

5. Gobama!