Iraqi PM open to US troop presence if blocs agree

[Keith Bee]

BAGHDAD — Iraq's prime minister said Wednesday he might ask thousands of U.S. troops to remain in the country next year provided that a solid majority of the main political parties back the request at a meeting this month.

Nouri al-Maliki's comments indicated a shift from his earlier stance that there would be no U.S. troops past this year. But his insistence on having a consensus before making the decision indicates al-Maliki's worry that he'll be blamed for such a politically risky decision.

The prime minister told reporters he will meet with Iraqi political leaders by the end of May to gauge support for having U.S. troops stay beyond a December withdrawal deadline.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20110511/ml-iraq/

:argh: :mad: :grr: :nuke: :puke:

[Keith Bee]

1. We've lost our Republic and no one gives a shit

:evilfrown:

[Cali_Democrat]

2. I never saw that one coming!

Shocking!

:sarcasm:

[ProSense]

3. There is absolutely

no justification for "thousands of U.S. troops" to remain in Iraq.

The U.S. combat role is over. The military is in the process of packing up and leaving.

What's the point of spending money to keep troops in Iraq: residency?

[Cali_Democrat]

4. I know

It's crazy

[Keith Bee]

5. Naw, just plain old-fashioned stupid

Consider who started it. ;-)