Left Wing Blogs Backtrack on Iraq Withdrawl

Now that they’ve picked their horse, it doesn’t matter if the horse changes direction on them. Even if that means contradicting their Iraq War viewpoint. It’s okay to keep the troops in now.

clipped from www.theleftcoaster.com Obama moved away from any commitment today on a specific timeline for troop withdrawals from Iraq. He said he may refine his plans after he visits the country next month and consults with the military brass in theater. But Obama is pegging his policy to what he hears from the commanders on the ground (like Bush allegedly does), and the regional needs to fight real threats in Afghanistan and Pakistan.