"I'm happy to tell you we've succeeded in Iraq and we—unless we reverse the strategy that’s succeeding we will win this war"

Double-Talk Express Way...

If we've succeeded and the Iraqis want us out then we should just LEAVE. Adopt Obama's plan and gradually withdraw.

McCain is just continuing Bush's bad politics. McCain is already saying we're winning - and the fact is - there's still a civil war going on in Iraq. People are continuing to die - and despite our soldiers' valiant efforts - there are still many problems. That's why we need a new approach to Iraq. That's why so many people are supporting Senator Obama. People don't want McCain to keep us there for another 10-15 years - the thing is - we want our soldiers to come home before another 4,100 soldiers die. It's time for change. We need new leadership in the White House, and Senator Obama is the best candidate for the job.

It's sad that these Obama bloggers apparently believe the the Surge has not worked. Even Obama KNOWS that the Surge is a HUGE SUCCESS. Probably reason why Obama has not wanted to visit Iraq - He would have to admit the obvious. Violence is way down, people are returning to homes and businesses. Airline starting back up. Iraqi Defense is taking over more and more responsibility. OBAMA PREDICTED THAT THE SURGE WOULD FAIL AND THAT MORE TERRORISTS WOULD SPRING UP AND CREATE MORE CHAOS. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED - JUST THE OPPOSITE. JUST SHOWS OBAMA'S TOTAL INEXPERIENCE IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND NATIONAL DEFENSE.

Senator Obama spoke out against the Iraq before it began and so did my cat. He did not vote against the beginning of the war in the Senate and neither did my cat. Senator Obama needs to "move on".

It is interesting that my posts are respectful with no use of bad words - but my posts get deleated because they show Obama for what he is. Makes sense now with three network anchors on the Obama's campaign plane to the middle -east NO DOUBT ABOUT MAJOR NEWS NETWORKS IN THE TANK FOR OBAMA NOW!! WAS FOX INVITED - DUH!!

McCain is caught in a word trap. He says the Iraq war is a “success,” but then insists that we must stay and continue his surge strategy to “win the war.” This is twisted logic.

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Manitu.

What was that about network news anchors on Obama's team to middle-east? I saw your post - but then disappeared.

It doesn't matter what McCain says, due to financal reasons alone, we will be forced to leave Iraq. We can not afford to stay in Iraq ten years, let alone 100. And we don't have the personnel available to invade Iran. Simply put we will be forced, and very soon; To do what we did in Vietnam: Namely declare victory and leave. And even McCain has hinted at this on numberous occasions. We will NOT be in Iraq for 100 years. But if we choose to invade Iran we will have no choice but use nuclear weapons to make up for our manpower disadvantage. If anyone feels that it's reasonable to invade and detonate tactical nukes inside Iran, and feels that they won't declare war on us in Iraq and back here in the US, they may be dim enough to be a neocon, but they sure as hell aren't smart enough to lead. Wether they are a man or a woman, young or old, black or white. Negotiate with Iran, listen to what the Iraqis want, and act accordingly, otherwise no one is going to be truly safe. And that includes Israel, wether they want to believe it or not.

mccain cannot remember what country he is talking about----john SUDAN SUDAN--YOU HAVE THE WRONG COUNTRY it is that simple.mccain is the guy you went to school with --that needed to go to summer school-------N-T-S

Question; When will this war be won? Do you mean we can lose this war? I guess it is when Obama pulls out.

Obama is supposed to be going to Europe and the Middle East as a fact finding mission, to save the lives of American soldiers and to insure the security of Americans ... but, as usual, Obama is turning his responsibilities into a promotional photo op. Our country's problems are serious, and it's getting rather disgusting watching Obama the Opportunist, use America to further his personal ambition and aggrandizement. Also, the three network anchors, and the rest of the media, who are tripping over each other to accompany Obama overseas should be ashamed of themselves.

Obama blew his prediction of the Surge and its value. What MORE is there to discuss!! End of story. Nada!!

McCain 08

I will vote for McCain even if he has to be carried into the oval office with an O2 cart and with paramedics and alzheimers specialists in tow. The alternative, Obama, is unthinkable. Unfortunately, as bad as some say the USA has it (which I really don't buy - consider the Amish) the world situation, particularly the middle-east has to take top priority. OTHER issues are important, but don't mean a damn thing if we cannot, nor will not protect ourselves. Obama just does not have the ability, nor experience to perform those functions. Obama's early prediction of the Surge failing and ensuing chaos in Iraq (just the opposite has occurred) clearly shows his complete lack of knowledge of foreign affairs and national defense.

What is the point of making this trip now? Senator Obama has already stated his position on the Iraq War. Oh, yes, I forgot, he wants it as a taxpayer paid PR trip and photo session. He is not even the legal Democratic candidate yet.

Wow, I just read the headlines, McCain has won another war? When will the troops get to come home?

McCain claims he "knows how to win wars"? Can anybody please explain to me what wars he has won?

In this Era, as can be said of the past, Isn't it so true that mankind's one solution in an effort to resolve problems with his fellow brother, has continued to be War. "When will we understand that War is not the answer?" I am definitely not a softy, realizing that in some cases, we have to defend ourselves, but this is a situation we have brought on ourselves, by failing over and over to live in harmony with the Law of cause and effect, which is a natural Law of the Universe and our Being, believe it or not. We should also return to living in harmony with the Law which states, Thou Shalt not Kill. One of the ways to prevent War is non-stop negotiations.

Shiela.

Where is your "Total Bull" when all along McCain has said that the Surge would work and Obama - just the opposite? The Surge was a great success. And to respond to your concern about Afghanistan - it will work well there also. The Iraq question is almost past history - the concern now is Iran and Pakistan which will require at least leaving a token force in Iraq. There ARE plans to begin withdrawing troops beginning in Sept.

The surge worked because Al-Sadir let it. For a time, he didn't and the surge did suffer set backs.
So now all the Iraqi factions have played kiss and make up, and we're patting ourselves on the back for it.

McCain is even touting, "we" as in we won. Like he held a rifle and got blood on his boots. How moronic!

Mcain than why are you not willing to start slowly withdrawing like obama says our troops in afghan need help but all of our military is in iraq i say go with obamas plan pull some out of iraq not all and help the guys in afghan!!!