McCain Knows Iraq Better Than Iraqis (The Nation)
McCain was more in touch with Iraqi public opinion back in 2004. He was asked that summer, "What would or should we do if, in the post-June 30th clause, a so-called sovereign Iraqi command asks us to leave?"
Responded McCain: "I think it's distinct that we would have to leave."
Well that's precisely that which the Iraqis are saying now, with Iraqi PM Maliki practically endorsing Barack Obama over the weekend and backing his 16-month timeline for troop withdrawals.
Only now McCain doesn't wanna hear it. His new war cry can best be described for the reason that: "I'll do what's best for the Iraqis–regardless of what they look upon!"
Maybe instead of running in quest of the presidency, McCain should become Iraq's next perfection minister. That way he can make secure that America stays there forever.
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