I'm sure you all heard that Mr. Talabani is against the ISG findings. Especially withdrawal?

[spanone]

Well, Just a little over a year ago Mr. Talabani was singing a different tune. Sounds like someone got to 'ol Jalal.

Talabani Says Iraqis Could Replace Many U.S. Troops
President's Claim About Major American Withdrawal by Year's End Conflicts With White House Position

By Jim VandeHei
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
~snip~ Iraqi President Jalal Talabani said in an interview yesterday that the United States could withdraw as many as 50,000 troops by the end of the year, declaring there are enough Iraqi forces trained and ready to begin assuming control in cities throughout the country.

In the interview, Talabani said Iraqi troops are prepared to assume control of security in several cities throughout southern, central and northern Iraq, despite continued violence, suicide bombings and killings. Many military experts predict a spike in insurgent attacks ahead of next month's vote.
~snip~

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/12/AR2005091201986.html

[Jacobin]

1. He's a Kurd

Without the US troops, he's toast.

[spanone]

2. He was advocating pulling out our troops.

[bigtree]

3. nice catch