Get Out of Iraq

Despite the recent surge of troops into Iraq, the deaths of American troops continues unabated.

On March 15th alone, 6 GIs were killed in Iraq: antiwar.com

There are many aspects of this occupation that are hard to swallow.

One part has to do with the level of the debate that is pursued by the main stream media.

There is a complete amnesia surrounding the start of this invasion. One would think that the indictment of Scooter Libby for perjury and obstruction would refocus attention onto the origins of the invasion.

Recall that not one single statement told to the American people about the "reasons" for this invasion given by the Bush administration has proven to be true. The key word is true.

Not one single aspect turns out to be true. There is no tangible reason to lend credibility to Bush based on this fact.

We need to get out of Iraq. Very simple, get out of Iraq now.

There is a minor amount of unthawing of the American political process occurring. With a Democratic Congress at least there is now some discussion taking place. Previously with a Republican Congress approving massive failure was the norm.

I believe one reason why we are seeing the presidential campaign begin so early in the process, is because we are consciously and unconsciously wishing that Bush were gone. So we are covering over the reality of his remaining 20 months, something which most have a hard time stomaching, with the potential for someone else. This gives a glimmer of hope in an otherwise disastrous American period.

Iraq Coalition Casualty Count