McCaffrey: the Army needs 800,000 soldiers

[unhappycamper]

The Forever War continues.


McCaffrey sees Iraq withdrawal in 3 years
By John Milburn - The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Sep 11, 2007 20:35:28 EDT


FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — A retired Army general said Tuesday that the election of a new U.S. president next year will hasten the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and improve global opinion of America’s foreign policy.

Barry McCaffrey, who led troops during the first war in Iraq in 1991 and was the nation’s drug czar during the Clinton administration, told attendees at a symposium at Fort Leavenworth that he expects the U.S. to be out of Iraq within three years. He believes that no matter who is elected, that person will bring the troops home.

McCaffrey also said a change in U.S. leadership will help restore standing with allies in Europe, including France, Ireland and Poland.

“Global animosity toward U.S. foreign policy is universal, intense and growing,” McCaffrey said.

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McCaffrey frequently visits Iraq and Afghanistan and said he believes the Army needs 800,000 soldiers to keep its national security responsibilities. He also said the Army is nearing a breaking point with the demands placed on it and doesn’t have enough resources, even if the U.S. leaves Iraq.

McCaffrey said the nation’s elected officials need to make a plea for more Americans to join the military.


Rest of article: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/09/ap_mcaffrey_070911/


uhc comment: You want a fucking national plea for more cannon fodder Barry? How about a draft?

This kind of shit just pisses me off.

[BOSSHOG]

1. bush, supported by chickenhawks, has damn near ruined our Army

Lets all call for a draft and watch the chickenhawks shit their pants and turn into dope smoking, peace loving hippies. War is cool, as long as "I" am not involved.

bush, a military deserter, supported by spineless cowards who display their fake patriotism and conservative values on a daily basis. And they wonder why we hate them.

[indepat]

2. Universal, intense and growing global animosity makes the US stronger and safer in the eyes of

junior's supporters and enablers.