Iraqi government achieved "satisfactory" progress on 15 of 18 political benchmarks (Iran, dictator)

[ProudCapMarine]

WASHINGTON — The Iraqi government achieved "satisfactory" progress on 15 of 18 political benchmarks, almost twice the number it had reached just a year ago, according to a White House report.
FOXNews.com - White House Report: Iraq Meets 15 of 18 Benchmarks - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

[desertsun41]

I believe NOTHING ol bushy the Dictator tells us. NOTHING !

He has never been known to tell the truth so why should anyone listen now?

[GregW]

Yeah - The benchmark of turning over their oil to international energy cartels.

[theroc5156]

They were supposed to hit these benchmarks last year. Once they do, we are "supposed" to leave Iraq. For some reason, I doubt we will.

[GregW]

Now that the Iraqis have said they would turn over the oil we will have to stay there to make certain they do. Then we will have to invade Iran to get their oil. Then the Caspian basin oil fields. Then....

[EDnurse]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

WASHINGTON — The Iraqi government achieved "satisfactory" progress on 15 of 18 political benchmarks, almost twice the number it had reached just a year ago, according to a White House report.
FOXNews.com - White House Report: Iraq Meets 15 of 18 Benchmarks - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

If that's the case, then all the more reason for calling it "good" and let's bring our people home.

Where is it written that the US govt. has to engage in nation building?

Enough is enough. Time for the Iraqis to grow up and sort out THEIR own issues. If we keep holding their hands, they'll never stop acting like children.

There you have it: if it's better now, then let's leave. NOW!

[janeannwho]

Originally Posted by ProudCapMarine

WASHINGTON — The Iraqi government achieved "satisfactory" progress on 15 of 18 political benchmarks, almost twice the number it had reached just a year ago, according to a White House report.
FOXNews.com - White House Report: Iraq Meets 15 of 18 Benchmarks - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum

Wow what a great gift for the families of the troops that are there. They will be able to come home now and come home as victors. I agree now that the surge worked and we can end our entanglements there! I did not see in the report when the troops will start coming home?