Commander expects Iraq troop reductions to continue

Barrett808

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:06 PM
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Commander expects Iraq troop reductions to continue

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The commander of US forces in the Middle East said he expects reductions of US forces will continue despite a bout of sectarian violence.

"I think the downward trend is a trend that, based on what I see right now, ... will continue," General John Abizaid said in an interview with wire service reporters.

"Right now I will tell you that our general plan is not unhinged by current events," he said.

US commanders had hoped to be able to make substantial reductions in the 133,000-strong US force here over the course of the year as Iraqi security forces take control over more areas of the country.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060316/pl_afp/usiraqforces

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AX10

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:08 PM
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1. Only to increase after the midterms in November.

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The_Casual_Observer

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:08 PM
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2. reductions of US forces will continue? They never started

in fact, it was announced yesterday that they were sending in at least another 700.

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Nickster

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:08 PM
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3. They will, they won't, they definately will, they definately won't

Who the heck do you believe anymore?

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Vincardog

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:11 PM
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5. The Britts announced they will reduce their forces.

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TheCowsCameHome

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:11 PM
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4. One by one, dead and injured. Very sad what these bums are doing..

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Jacobin

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Thu Mar-16-06 04:15 PM
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6. YESTERDAY they announced 700 more troops GOING to IraqNam

from Kuwait.

What's this 'downward trend' malarky...like how long is this sine curve on your fucking trend graph, General?

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