Originally posted by: palehorse74
Maybe they could withdraw 140,000 troops for a 24-month break... and then we'll all go back well-rested and ready for action! :roll:
seriously, I dont see the number of troops decreasing quickly enough to satisfy anyone, regardless of who wins the WH.
MAYBE 20k/yr... maybe...
Iraq could always pay for our equipment with oil...Originally posted by: piasabird
I do not think an immediate withdrawl is possible. However, I could see a slow and steady withdrawl of troops as deployed units reach the end of their stay, we could just not replace them. Then we could have fewer and fewer troops till we have more of a token force there with a support role there.
The Iraqi's dont have an Air Force at this time. Sadam may have had a few planes but they were not a real threat so we destroyed most of them. I doubt if they can afford to make our type of hardened and armored Hum-Vees either. It might be we will decide to leave a few of our older vehicles there in lieu of transporting them back to the USA. Sometimes it costs more to transport supplies than they are worth.
Originally posted by: Lemon law
But But But---Iraq is not about the oil---GWB himself assured me of that.
Flowers and candy was supposed to be sufficient renumeration.
Originally posted by: senseamp
All 3 will, just to different extent. We just don't have the money to keep this insanity going.