Based on a short video from one of McCain's debates, he talks about Energy and how Iraq is the contributor and reason we are in Iraq right now. Stating that it will help us from sending troops to the Middle East. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0GWoxbMs1k
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Week # 5 Item # 5: Management Problems
Starting his speech about how the Iraq war was Mismanaged, he started with blaming former defense secretary Donald Rumsfield. Blaming the Iraq war going down the drain because of Donald Rumsfield not putting enough troops in Iraq.
Because of Rumsfield decision, it has taken more money. With additional troops in Iraq, Senator McCain sees that there can be a victory and support needed in Iraq.
This speech was done in South Carolina during the start of the Primaries. Focusing Senator McCain's thoughts towards retirees.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8ND0D280&show_article=1
Because of Rumsfield decision, it has taken more money. With additional troops in Iraq, Senator McCain sees that there can be a victory and support needed in Iraq.
This speech was done in South Carolina during the start of the Primaries. Focusing Senator McCain's thoughts towards retirees.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8ND0D280&show_article=1
Week # 5, Item # 4: "Small Politics"
Back in April when the presidential candidates had been confirmed, Senator John McCain had accused the democratic party of playing "small politics" when it came to the Iraq War.
Senator McCain had stated that if we withdraw from Iraq, and Middle East it can lead to another 9/11 attack because of the clumsiness of leaving so fast without change. Senator McCain had portrayed the two parties as the following: Democrats as acting out of political opportunism — and Republicans as acting on principle. Simply saying that democrats are using their ways to wait for the opportunities and Republicans go by what is happening now! (found in the debate over Iraq War)
The idea that Americans were the ones who entered Iraq, so Americans are the the main enemy so Americans are the target. So leaving without fixing things would leave a bad impression on America. McCain just wants to stop the war but fix the problems that Americans had started.
Senator McCain had stated that if we withdraw from Iraq, and Middle East it can lead to another 9/11 attack because of the clumsiness of leaving so fast without change. Senator McCain had portrayed the two parties as the following: Democrats as acting out of political opportunism — and Republicans as acting on principle. Simply saying that democrats are using their ways to wait for the opportunities and Republicans go by what is happening now! (found in the debate over Iraq War)
The idea that Americans were the ones who entered Iraq, so Americans are the the main enemy so Americans are the target. So leaving without fixing things would leave a bad impression on America. McCain just wants to stop the war but fix the problems that Americans had started.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Week #5, Item #3: McCain has no idea.
Fighting for a "Victory" in Iraq, is what Senator McCain is reaching for. During the 2008 elections it has take the media off the current, Iraq War and the toll of deaths in the Middle East, which leaves all the attention of the future. People are thinking that the problem between the U.S. and Nouri al-Maliki (who is the prime minister of Iraq) won’t be resolved until President Bush has left office.
The reason for that is because between the two countries they have been trying to negotiate on SOFA (status-of-forces agreement). Senator McCain wants to end the Iraq war with a Victory for both countries. But because of the Agreement Troops are to be taken out of Iraq by 2011 in anyway, which means it can be a victory or disaster.
Article found at: http://www.salon.com/opinion/conason/2008/10/27/wars/
The reason for that is because between the two countries they have been trying to negotiate on SOFA (status-of-forces agreement). Senator McCain wants to end the Iraq war with a Victory for both countries. But because of the Agreement Troops are to be taken out of Iraq by 2011 in anyway, which means it can be a victory or disaster.
Article found at: http://www.salon.com/opinion/conason/2008/10/27/wars/
Week #5, Item #2: Differences in Fighting Terrorism
Senator Obama and Senator McCain both have plans for the Iraq War but also have different thoughts about it as well.
Senator Obama who wants to withdraw 152,00 U.S. troops by 2011 which will give a disadvantage to al-Qaida, who he thinks is the group that is in charge of recruiting people. He then hopes to keep a small U.S. force in Iraq, that is going to target al-Qaida, then send 20,000 American Troops to fight al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan, which is a war that democrats think we should and need to win.
Senator McCain wants to send more troops to Afghanistan as well, while withdrawing from Iraq Little by little, naming it a "Failed State." Senator McCain doesn't have a permanent strategy but making counter-terrorism on Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and the Israeli-Palestinian problem.
Both have considering ways of solutions to the Iraq War, as well as different expectations.
article found at: http://www.kansascity.com/445/story/859966.html
Senator Obama who wants to withdraw 152,00 U.S. troops by 2011 which will give a disadvantage to al-Qaida, who he thinks is the group that is in charge of recruiting people. He then hopes to keep a small U.S. force in Iraq, that is going to target al-Qaida, then send 20,000 American Troops to fight al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan, which is a war that democrats think we should and need to win.
Senator McCain wants to send more troops to Afghanistan as well, while withdrawing from Iraq Little by little, naming it a "Failed State." Senator McCain doesn't have a permanent strategy but making counter-terrorism on Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and the Israeli-Palestinian problem.
Both have considering ways of solutions to the Iraq War, as well as different expectations.
article found at: http://www.kansascity.com/445/story/859966.html
Week #5, Item #1: McCain policies "Dangerously Wrong"
Days away from the first presidential debate Senator Biden had accused McCain that his policies on Iraq were "dangerously wrong." Senator Obama has frequently said that McCain said that the Bush Administration is not doing the right thing when it comes to the Iraq War. Senator Obama who has been constantly blaming President Bush in his speeches instead of Senator McCain wanted to protect the Middle East including the American security.
Senator Biden had disagreed with Senator McCain's War decision stating that the Commander-in-Chief can't be someone who is divorced from reality, saying that the things he is saying isn't practical. Blaming both President Bush and Senator McCain of only caring about the war in Iraq.
Senator Biden says that IF we had another terrorist attack, then it probably wouldn't come from Iraq, but from Afghanistan/Pakistan Border.
After all this commotion about Senator McCain's wrong, Senator Biden had actually voted in 2002 for Senator McCain's proposal to authorize the Iraq War and Iraq Weapon program.
Article found at: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/biden-mccains-iraq-terrorism-stance-dangerously-wrong/?scp=4&sq=McCain%20Iraq%20War&st=cse
Senator Biden had disagreed with Senator McCain's War decision stating that the Commander-in-Chief can't be someone who is divorced from reality, saying that the things he is saying isn't practical. Blaming both President Bush and Senator McCain of only caring about the war in Iraq.
Senator Biden says that IF we had another terrorist attack, then it probably wouldn't come from Iraq, but from Afghanistan/Pakistan Border.
After all this commotion about Senator McCain's wrong, Senator Biden had actually voted in 2002 for Senator McCain's proposal to authorize the Iraq War and Iraq Weapon program.
Article found at: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/24/biden-mccains-iraq-terrorism-stance-dangerously-wrong/?scp=4&sq=McCain%20Iraq%20War&st=cse
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Week #4, Item #4: New York Times Endorses Obama
Barack Obama is the best choice for the next American president, the New York Times editorial board announced on Friday.
In a three page article detailing point-by-point the reasons for their endorsement, the board declared that “Mr. Obama has met challenge after challenge, growing as a leader and putting real flesh on his early promises of hope and change. He has shown a cool head and sound judgment. We believe he has the will and the ability to forge the broad political consensus that is essential to finding solutions to this nation’s problems.”
In contrast, John McCain was decided to be nothing more than a partisan, Bush-loving zealot whose good judgment in his career in the senate has long since been overshadowed by his poor decisions over the course of the campaign.
On the list of reasons for the selection was Obama’s early and continued disapproval of the war in Iraq, and his plan for ending it in an efficient and responsible manner. McCain has, as the Times pointed out, no real plan for exiting the country. This will not only extend a long and costly war, it puts the already strained US operations in Afghanistan at greater risk of failure.
Though the board admits that relatively inexperienced Obama would have a “learning curve” on foreign policy, they praised his choice of running mates. Joe Biden has plenty of expertise in this area.
Beyond that, the New York Times emphasized that Obama would present the new face of America to the world. Not only would he be the first African American president, his new ideas and worldview are a life-saving breath of fresh air after eight smothering years under Bush.
Read the Endorsement:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/24/opinion/24fri1.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&sq=obama%20iraq&st=cse&scp=2
In a three page article detailing point-by-point the reasons for their endorsement, the board declared that “Mr. Obama has met challenge after challenge, growing as a leader and putting real flesh on his early promises of hope and change. He has shown a cool head and sound judgment. We believe he has the will and the ability to forge the broad political consensus that is essential to finding solutions to this nation’s problems.”
In contrast, John McCain was decided to be nothing more than a partisan, Bush-loving zealot whose good judgment in his career in the senate has long since been overshadowed by his poor decisions over the course of the campaign.
On the list of reasons for the selection was Obama’s early and continued disapproval of the war in Iraq, and his plan for ending it in an efficient and responsible manner. McCain has, as the Times pointed out, no real plan for exiting the country. This will not only extend a long and costly war, it puts the already strained US operations in Afghanistan at greater risk of failure.
Though the board admits that relatively inexperienced Obama would have a “learning curve” on foreign policy, they praised his choice of running mates. Joe Biden has plenty of expertise in this area.
Beyond that, the New York Times emphasized that Obama would present the new face of America to the world. Not only would he be the first African American president, his new ideas and worldview are a life-saving breath of fresh air after eight smothering years under Bush.
Read the Endorsement:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/24/opinion/24fri1.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&sq=obama%20iraq&st=cse&scp=2
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