Exhibit 13,435 proving that the war in Iraq is a failure

In spite of the best efforts of administration cheerleaders (IHT) like Jon Kyl, the people that know the state of the war best want nothing to do with it.

The ones who have a choice are just saying "no." (AP via News8Austin.com)

Even strong supporters of the war, like retired Army General Jack Keane, one of the creators of Bush' "surge" plan, are turning down the job of 'war czar.' (Baltimore Chronicle)

Of course, not everyone in the services has that same freedom of choice.

...Active duty army units will now be deployed for 15 months at a time instead of 12. (SF Chronicle)

...Troops suffering from injuries, PTSD, and other combat-related disorders and have been declared as 'unfit for duty' get sent back into combat. (Hartford Courant)

...As for the rising number of soldiers exercise the same choice as generals who have declined the 'war czar' job, the ones who decline Bush's invitation to continue to put their lives on the line in his War To Enhance Halliburton's Bottom Line?

Prosecute 'em. (International Herald Tribune)

Of course, the really desperate ones too often choose a more tragic course of action. (CBSNews.com)

Enough is enough. Bring 'em home.


A good summary of the issues facing the military in general, and servicemen and women and their families, can be found here at the website of that world-renowned radical news organization, Government Executive magazine.

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