Iraqis protest to demand U.S. honors troops' withdrawal deal

**Devil505** · 26th May 2011 04:03 AM

Iraqis protest to demand U.S. honors troops' withdrawal deal
By Mohammed Tawfeeq and Chelsea J. Carter, CNN

May 26, 2011 -- Updated 0941 GMT (1741 HKT)STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Tens of thousands rally in Baghdad to demand U.S. troops leave as scheduled
The protest comes as the prime minister considers asking the U.S. to stay longer
A security pact requires all American troops out by the end of the year
Radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr threatens violence against U.S. troops if they don't leave

Baghdad (CNN) -- The clock is ticking for Iraq to ask U.S. troops to stay beyond an end of the year deadline to withdraw from the country.

It's a question that sparked a massive protest Thursday on the streets of Baghdad when tens of thousands dressed in the colors of the Iraqi flag marched in a military-style parade and chanted "Get out, occupier" in the Shiite slum of Sadr City.

The protest comes as Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki meets with Iraq's political leadership to discuss the possibility of extending American troops beyond the January 1, 2012, withdrawal deadline.
Iraqis protest to demand U.S. honors troops' withdrawal deal - CNN.com

Thoughts?

**Winn** · 26th May 2011 05:47 AM

I've got some bad news for the Iraqis - we're never leaving Iraq. And there's nothing they can do about it. Now I don't like it, but that's the way it is.

**Devil505** · 26th May 2011 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by Winn

I've got some bad news for the Iraqis - we're never leaving Iraq.

Even if they demand that we leave?
What possible moral/legal justification would we use? (& do you advocate staying there even if asked to leave?)

Originally Posted by Winn

And there's nothing they can do about it. Now I don't like it, but that's the way it is.

You're right..there would be nothing they could do about it....but there's plenty that we American voters could!

**USA-1** · 26th May 2011 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Winn

I've got some bad news for the Iraqis - we're never leaving Iraq. And there's nothing they can do about it. Now I don't like it, but that's the way it is.

Exactly.

**USA-1** · 26th May 2011 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by Devil505

Even if they demand that we leave?
What possible moral/legal justification would we use? (& do you advocate staying there even if asked to leave?)

Who is "they"

**Devil505** · 26th May 2011 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Oldschool

Who is "they"

A few scenarios:
1. The Iraqi government could demand we leave.
2. The Iraqi government could ask us to stay but the people of Iraq could make a convincing case that their government is a puppet of Exxon-Mobil & not representative of the people of Iraq. (killing American GI's in Iraq would undoubtedly be how they would register their displeasure)

In either case, would you recommend we stay?....& if so, why?

**USA-1** · 26th May 2011 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Devil505

A few scenarios:
1. The Iraqi government could demand we leave.
2. The Iraqi government could ask us to stay but the people of Iraq could make a convincing case that their government is a puppet of Exxon-Mobil & not representative of the people of Iraq. (killing American GI's in Iraq would undoubtedly be how they would register their displeasure)

In either case, would you recommend we stay?....& if so, why?

505, theese protesters were bussed in from southern Iraq and this demonstration was an al-Sadr backed endeavor. The Iranian backed Shia militia leader and instigator up to his old tricks, the crowd estimation was about 70,000 when 2 million live in the slums.

You're such a sheeple, 505. You believe everything they tell you, a perfect liberal. Do as you're told, too unaware to know better.

**angryamerican** · 26th May 2011 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by Oldschool

You're such a sheeple, 505. You believe everything they tell you, a perfect liberal. Do as you're told, too unaware to know better.

This from a man who still support Bush sending troops to Iraq in the first place...even tries to justify it..BAAA BAAA BAAA

This from a man who still thinks Ronnie Reagan was a Strong President..Baaa Baaa.

P.S..I am only half jerking your chain, kinda in a augmentative mood today so don't take to much personal O.S...

**Towski** · 26th May 2011 09:43 AM

This. This is a perfect example of why so many of the debates involving you two give me tired head.

Originally Posted by Oldschool

505, theese protesters were bussed in from southern Iraq and this demonstration was an al-Sadr backed endeavor. The Iranian backed Shia militia leader and instigator up to his old tricks, the crowd estimation was about 70,000 when 2 million live in the slums.

It's a really good post up to this point. Rebuts his argument by presenting new information. Good stuff from the OS.

Originally Posted by Oldschool

You're such a sheeple, 505. You believe everything they tell you, a perfect liberal. Do as you're told, too unaware to know better.

But we can't leave well enough alone, can we?

**USA-1** · 26th May 2011 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Towski

This. This is a perfect example of why so many of the debates involving you two give me tired head.

It's a really good post up to this point. Rebuts his argument by presenting new information. Good stuff from the OS.

But we can't leave well enough alone, can we?

Towski.........might it have escaped you....that 505 is intelligent......that he knows full well these are al-sadr protesters who were bussed in by the thousands, he knows full well it's in the Sadr neighborhoods. He's trying to sell his wares and purposefully deceive, towski, you don't get that?

He's a liberal. He knows the truth here....and playing his little game that you certainly can't be unfamiliar with playing. 505 is a smart Cat, he's regurgitating the liberal talking point nonsense like the good lil sheeple he is. He knows he's being led by the nose, looking silly doing it...the agenda is more important as.....some people even believe his bullshit here. Did you?