New think tank details US withdrawal from Iraq

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A new think tank run by former U.S. defense officials has published a detailed plan that would have the United States withdraw from Iraq in phases, beginning in 2008 and ending in 2012.

The report made available on Wednesday by the Center for a New American Security headed by former Pentagon officials Kurt Campbell and Michele Flournoy also sets what it calls "more realistic" objectives for America in Iraq.

These aims include preventing the establishment of al Qaeda safe havens, a regional war and genocide instead of President George W. Bush's goal of creating a democracy.

The center, which aims to advance a strong centrist national security strategy, added its voice to the debate as violence in Iraq spiraled.

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N20304884.htm

[ShortnFiery]

1. The word "centrist" gives me the creeps. IMO, it's too amorphous - anything goes?!?

:scared: :nuke: There's only room for yellow lines and road kill in *the center* of the road. :(

Why not stand up for the VALUES that used to make America great: at least a perception of FAIRNESS and adherence to The Bill of Rights?