U.S. Taking Over Baghdad
My frustration over our involvment in foreign affairs seems to keep getting worse and worse with each printed newspaper. Thom Shanker wrote an article in the New York Times on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 regarding statements made by U.S. Lieutenant General Raymond T. Odierno. The article documents that Odierno says the initial goal for the capital was for American forces to move to what is called “tactical overwatch,” in which security operations would be left up to Iraqis with Americans able to respond and assist “in a very short period of time.” Odierno says that that would take most of next year to achieve. Is there any way to possibly speed up the process? Think about the families of those who are stationed in Iraq. Don’t you think they are getting just a little restless over the fact that they haven’t seen their loved ones for such a long period of time? I believe that some of the actions that the United States take regarding foreign affairs are completely unnecessary. The general is only making a prediction of how long the process of taking over Baghdad may take. It may even take much longer for the U.S. to actually achieve their goal. I think the government should stop making guesses and start laying down strict plans and stick to them.
