So a poll of the public is less believable than a statement put out by
the government propaganda machine? I can't believe your devotion to
your president and his bull**** artists.

Is that why you chose to cut the link?

http://zeppscommentaries.com/Politics/snapshot05.htm

John H wrote:
On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 21:49:36 GMT, "Jim," wrote:


John H wrote:

On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:05:51 GMT, "Jim," wrote:



Here's a very *UNBIASED?"* perspective:

Much more so than that dribble you posted!


*DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FACT? SHEET*


Success in Iraq
U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid
March 17, 2005

“The key for us this year is to transfer more and more responsibility to the
Iraqis in taking the counter-insurgency fight to the enemy, and I’m confident we
can do that.” Gen. John Abizaid, March 2, 2005

Gen. John Abizaid, CENTCOM commander, testified before the House Armed Services
Committee that there are two markers for success this year in Iraq. One, a
legitimate political process must emerge in the December elections. And two,
Iraqi security forces must become more responsible for the conduct of the war,
especially efforts to defeat the counter-insurgency. Following are details from
his testimony.

• Progress of Iraqi security forces is the most important measure of military
success in Iraq.
• The fight for stability;
• The counter-terrorist fight; and
• The counter-insurgency fight. The counter-insurgency fight is the one
that Iraqis must take the lead on as soon as
possible. That is the fight that takes the most time, resources and
energy.

• In 2005, the Coalition will continue to transition responsibilities to Iraqi
Security Forces until the leadership
and loyalty of the ISF are sufficient enough to take on the insurgency and
ultimately defeat it without the
Coalition being there.
• Transitioning responsibilities includes giving Iraqi forces territory.
This has started in Baghdad with one brigade, and
will continue over time.
• There have been great successes in certain units, but there have also
been bad failures.
• One focus on transitioning responsibilities to Iraqi forces will be
improving their leadership.

• Iraqi society is still vulnerable to terrorism.
• The country will move forward through a combination of offensive
action and force protection.
• More Iraqis have been killed since the Iraqi interim government has
come to power than U.S. soldiers. As we
appreciate the sacrifices our troops have made, we must also
appreciate the willingness of Iraqis to fight for
their country.

• The counter-insurgency fight is not only dependent on having successful
military operations, but also
on convincing Iraqis they will have a better future.
• As long as Iraqis know this better future is within the Iraqi context,
not within the American context, they will fight
the insurgency.
• We must stay the course in Iraq, to allow the country to be successful
in the political process it is undergoing, and
to continue down the road to defeating the insurgency and terrorists.

• Security and politics must move together in Iraq.
• The success of the Jan. 30 elections shows that politics and security
are inextricably linked in Iraq.
• The election could not have been held without the security forces
enabling it; at the same time, the election has enhanced the security
situation in Iraq.