Comments on: Bush Promises to Take Iraq Study Group Report Seriously http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/ Online Journal of Politics and Foreign Affairs Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:21:34 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Political Animal http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-106029 Political Animal Wed, 06 Dec 2006 18:07:01 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/#comment-106029 <strong>Pro Forma Remarks on the Baker Commission Report...</strong> PRO FORMA REMARKS ON THE BAKER COMMISSION REPORT.....I can't very well say nothing about the Baker-Hamilton report, can I? On the other hand, I'm sort of shaking my head trying to figure out anything I ought to say about it....... Pro Forma Remarks on the Baker Commission Report...

PRO FORMA REMARKS ON THE BAKER COMMISSION REPORT.....I can't very well say nothing about the Baker-Hamilton report, can I? On the other hand, I'm sort of shaking my head trying to figure out anything I ought to say about it.......

]]> By: William http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-106019 William Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:36:50 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/#comment-106019 President Bush's statements regarding the good of the entire country may cause you to wonder what public opinions is on issues surrounding foreign policy. I thought you may be interested in seeking this: Generally speaking, the public consistently favors diplomacy over force in foreign affairs. According to our Foreign Policy Index, 61% of Americans favor more emphasis on diplomatic and economic methods when it comes to fighting terrorism. Go to http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/major_proposals_detail.cfm?issue_type=americas_global_role&list=2 for more information. President Bush's statements regarding the good of the entire country may cause you to wonder what public opinions is on issues surrounding foreign policy. I thought you may be interested in seeking this: Generally speaking, the public consistently favors diplomacy over force in foreign affairs. According to our Foreign Policy Index, 61% of Americans favor more emphasis on diplomatic and economic methods when it comes to fighting terrorism. Go to http://www.publicagenda.org/issues/major_proposals_detail.cfm?issue_type=americas_global_role&list=2 for more information.

]]> By: LJD http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-106009 LJD Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:08:12 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/#comment-106009 Anderson, you guys must be running out of material. No substantive complaints, just speculation? On another note, I was wondering if the report had any mention of the effect our media has on the war, openly and willingly promoting the enemy's propagnda. Didn't think so. Anderson, you guys must be running out of material. No substantive complaints, just speculation?

On another note, I was wondering if the report had any mention of the effect our media has on the war, openly and willingly promoting the enemy's propagnda. Didn't think so.

]]> By: Anderson http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-105998 Anderson Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:02:10 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/#comment-105998 <em>Bush Promises to Take Iraq Study Group Report Seriously</em> From the Onion to OTB. I can just see it, sitting unopened on his desk now. "Condi, read this wouldja and tell me if there's anything good in all this crap." Bush Promises to Take Iraq Study Group Report Seriously

From the Onion to OTB. I can just see it, sitting unopened on his desk now. "Condi, read this wouldja and tell me if there's anything good in all this crap."

]]> By: The Hotline's Blogometer http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/comment-page-1/#comment-123195 The Hotline's Blogometer Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/2006/12/bush_promises_to_take_iraq_study_group_report_seriously/#comment-123195 <!--%kramer-pre%-->meant (another botched joke?). The ISG's recommendation is much more moderate: a partial withdrawal, beginning more than a year from now, contingent on the success of efforts to train Iraqi forces. It seems like a plausible approach." Looking forward, Outside the Beltway looks at how both parties will use the report: "It used to be said that politics ended at the water's edge; it has been many years since that was a reflection of reality. Both sides will use the Report to seek political cover for what they want to do<!--%kramer-post%--> meant (another botched joke?). The ISG's recommendation is much more moderate: a partial withdrawal, beginning more than a year from now, contingent on the success of efforts to train Iraqi forces. It seems like a plausible approach." Looking forward, Outside the Beltway looks at how both parties will use the report: "It used to be said that politics ended at the water's edge; it has been many years since that was a reflection of reality. Both sides will use the Report to seek political cover for what they want to do

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