Unequivocal Victory or Defeat by Control

It was a unanimous approval by Democrat-led Congress (less than a month after the President outlined a new Iraq strategy) distinguished General, Lt. Gen. David Petraeus was appointed as U.S. forces commander in Iraq… Approved to do a job, crucial to the survival of Iraqis and their homeland; by which they fight to retain a free Government…
-Read Robert Novak's report of the Congressional process of intimidation by the DSCC; as print ads are run against two of the Republican incumbents viewed as 'vulnerable' in support of the war:

Distinguished Lt. Gen. David Petraeus was confirmed with the full backing of Democrats... It appears that they will have confirmed him; and then "cut him off at the knees." Somehow in reflection of the political environment in Washington today.

US.Gov-Photo "A General to be 'bound' from Success?"Yesterday in challenge of lawmakers, who remain intent upon cutting off funds to the troops...The President said:

"This may become the first time in the history of the United States Congress that it has voted to send a new commander into battle and then voted to oppose his plan that is necessary to succeed in that battle."...read more.

Cal Thomas publishes this Letter from Mosul :
Excerpt: Army Sgt. Dobson-

"It is our overwhelming opinion that we have not been allowed to conduct the war to the fullest of our capability; neither do we feel that we should pull out because of a lack of 'results.'

War is not a chemistry set with predetermined outcomes or complications. With a great army matched with an equally cunning enemy, we find ourselves in a difficult, but winnable fight. We do not seek results; rather, we seek total and unequivocal victory."

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