To begin withdrawing before our commanders tell us we are ready would be dangerous for Iraq, for the region and for the United States.He then made four predictions of bad outcomes if we withdraw early:
It would mean surrendering the future of Iraq to Al Qaeda.Our military commanders recommended keeping a few thousand troops in Iraq to forestall such outcomes. Obama ignored their advice, withdrew all troops and, as noted yesterday, declared victory.
It would mean that we’d be risking mass killings on a horrific scale.
It would mean we allow the terrorists to establish a safe haven in Iraq to replace the one they lost in Afghanistan.
It would mean we’d be increasing the probability that American troops would have to return at some later date to confront an enemy that is even more dangerous.
Every one of the Bush predictions has come true. In case you're in doubt, the article lays out proof for each. Hat tip to Lucianne.com for the link.
