Week # 5 Item # 6: Reason in Iraq- OIL!?

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

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

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.

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/

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

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

Week #4 Item #1: Colin Powell endorese Obama not McCain

Colin Powell, who was the Secretary of State under President Bush first term, says in one of his interviews with “Meet the Press” that his thoughts are leaning more to Obama. Now Colin Powell is a republican you would think he would have sided with Senator McCain. The reason why for this is because, he sees the republican’s become narrower, especially dealing with the Iraq War. Colin Powell sees that Senator Obama would do a good job at fixing what was already done to the rest of the world, ‘hint, hint’ Iraq War.

I see that, it’s the opinion of Colin Powell on what he see is getting narrower, but by Senator Obama’s thoughts it seems that Colin Powell is against the war as well that was started when he was in office. Funny, how you can be involved in the start of the war and know looking at a perspective that is not for war.

The years of war must of change his views on war, which could change of course. What I got is that Colin Powell is probably tired of war for it’s already been almost 5 years and probably a good stop point for the Iraq War.

Article found at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/20/us/politics/20powell.html?scp=5&sq=McCain%20Iraq%20War&st=cse

Week #3 Item #1 Iraq War for Oil

While stating his plans on energy Senator McCain had added in his speech that, Americans rely on foreign oil. Saying or suggesting that we are depending on Iraq for our oil.

After answering that a Military Veteran had asked about the political ads about Senator McCain wanting to stay in Iraq for 100 years. Senator McCain had simply answered that it was a false ad. And had added that he was different from Senator Obama, and Senator Clinton when it comes to the Iraq War.

Basically Iraq War was to get the target of Saddam Hussein, helping the people of Iraq.

Link to articles: http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/02/974014.aspx

Week #3, Item #1: McCain and “Al Qaeda”

In the Article, “McCain, Iraq War and the Threat “Al Qaeda” it is written about the specific term that Senator McCain uses to describe the Iraq War. During this time of War in Iraq, Senator John McCain has used the term “Al Qaeda”. Using this term to define what we were fighting for. Senator Obama, is often saying that the best way, is to get troops out of Iraq, while Senator McCain says if they were took out of Iraq, Al Qaeda would win, and rule once again.

Now the real meaning of “Al Qaeda” is a terrorist group of Sunni Muslims, leaded by Osama Bin Laden, who were the ones being blamed for the 911 Bombings, and who are not the Iraqi’s in Iraq. A terrorism and counterinsurgency expert, Bruce Hoffman explained that the “Al Qaeda that Senator McCain is talking about is the “Al Qaeda” in Iraq. So technically he uses the right term.

Many people especially disagree with Senator McCain for they see the Iraq war being fought against Iraqi’s not “Al Qaeda”. Senator McCain has recently added to his talks about the Iraq war being influenced by the Iranians. Whoever or whatever is a final decision on the Iraq War, may it be a good decision, and help with not having future threats.

“McCain, Iraq War and the Threat “Al Qaeda”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/19/us/politics/19threat.html?pagewanted=2&sq=McCain%20Iraq%20War&st=cse&scp=1

Week #1, Item #1: McCain's Plan and Accomplishments

The year of 2008, marked as one of the most important year. It is marking the fifth year of the Iraq War, and not to forget the Presidential Elections. Not only is this Election important and big but it’s going to be the Presidential elections with the Iraq War.

John McCain who is a veteran and prisoner of War knows the truth of war. Having a Military background he believes that the Iraq War will end in the year of 2013, five years from now. He believes that troops shouldn't be pulled out of the war but kept in Iraq until they are confident that the Iraqi's can stand on their own. Currently the Senator of Arizona also hopes to help the Iraqi people with their government, economy, and etc.

John McCain wants to level with Americans as well. Making sure that the ones who have been or are spouses of people who have gone to the Iraq War the time. Time to express the way they felt about the war. All in one he wants to help Iraq to become successful and become a peaceful country while paying attention to the ones who served in the War.

“Strategy for Victory in Iraq”
http://johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues