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I wonder how these senators who voted against this bill will feel if they were to work 1 year straight without seeing their family or taking any break. “Support our Troops” has just been a slogan for these politicians. There are people on TV claiming that troops themselves don’t what to come home, who are they fooling?

DEMOCRATS!!! Webb knew he didn't have the support for this ill-conceived bill – the cut and run plan – the "we're leaving now to pander to the wacko left wingers" – there is not one person who wouldn't want to see our boys come home. Just not this way – also -MoveOn is George Soros anti Bush bashing organization – I would ask that any rhetoric that comes from either Hillary or MoveOn be investigated....and not searching other liberal blogs...actual news agencies....the military needs to determine movement of the troops...not cowardly politicians pandering for campaign $$

They have to be sent back as soon as possible, so they can make their small sacrifice, according to Rep. Boehner(R.-crazy as a loon)

Republicans Again Play Obstructionist War Games. How about that for the headline for this story? The Republicans are again playing politics with people's lives.

Even though the Democrats have a majority, they don't have a great majority, so it's not surprising that such controversial bills don't go through. Republicans are too proud to give Iraq over to the Iraquis, they would consider it a loss. It's just like Vietnam, except that it won't get that far, because the next President will be a Democrat and that President will hand over Iraq to its government, and get ourselves the heck out of there.

The democrats must not let the republicans nor the one issue anti-war democrats frame the discussion.Cut funding for all but operations related to force security and those designed for transitioning to the Iraqi's.Please dom't allow for a new variation of "stay the course". The republicans are stalling and the Dem's are allowing themselves to be seen as the responsible party for this military and political fiasco created by the Bush Administration. If we don't have enough troops to avoid multiple deployments then call out the reserves,have a draft or get out. Don't let the republicans have it both ways, get smart.

All of you who decry the Republicans who stood up to the ridiculous Democratic attempt to place limits on what the President and military leaders can do with our nations military should be ashamed. If you were so concerned about our troops, where were your voices back in the 90s when President Clinton gutted our military and shattered our nation's abilit to defend itself? That's where all of this started folks. When Ronald Reagan was president we wouldn't have had this problem because he fully funded the defense department. How do I know this? I was in the Army during the 80s and the 90s. The differences for our soldiers were striking.

So don't sit here in your glass houses and pretend to support our troops just because they are in harms way. Supporting our military is necessary even when we're not fighting. Oh, that's right, none of you even think about our soldiers when they're not in combat. How silly of me.

We just can't cut-and-run and hand over victory to the terrorists. That's exactly what OBL and his cohorts are wishing for!. There is but only one way to fight evil-fight it hard till we prevail!

I'm ex-Navy, and to me, this is similar to the sea-shore rotations we used to do. We'd get 2 years shore duty for every 4 years sea duty. But I think these Army guys have it much tougher.

There is NO reason why these troops should not be allowed to rest by getting at least the same amount of stateside duty as they spend in Iraq. The only reason I could see is th eone we already know – there are not enough troops on hand to do the job.

Next, they'll be calling for a draft. I've been expecting it for the past 3 years.

This is not the fault of the Democrats, by the way, that this bill did not pass. This is that stubborn president who wields the veto pen again, and the rest of his Republican pals who killed this. Yes, the Democrats have a majority, but it is a very slight majority and they don't have enough of a majority to force their bills or override a presidential veto.

Once again, blame Bush and his failed administration.

Thank You GOP,Because all the Demotax
is trying to do is cut and run,You have to remember they're a bunch of loser
quitter never win and winner never quit
yes,I'm an American fighting member

Let's call this bill for what it is, this was part of the slow bleed aproach of ending the war, it would put our troops that have to stay there in more danger but not giving them reinforcments. Even if you don't support the war you should be strongly against this bill because it puts the troops that everyone says they care about in more danger. I think two approaches at this time are appropriate. Either continue the war put in all the troops the generals say they need to complete the mission or have a complete withdrawl. Anything in between puts our troops in more danger.

Pick up these senators who opposed this bill and throw them out in the 2008 election. There is red meat present. Prepare the campain ads!

I live in Georgia, a suburb north of Atlanta (Alpharetta) that votes historically Republican. Personally I had not yet taken much interest in the 2008 Senate election... but now I have... and so have many other neighbors who normally would vote Republican. Kick Sxby Chamblis out of office!

The GOP has seriously trashed our brave men in uniform! They should instead have asked for a draft so there would be enough military to do their bidding. I know this would never pass cause then their children would become part of the "fools errand" that Iraq is. Our fathers, and sons, mothers and daughters lives are defiantly not a fair trade for one drop of oil. Every American would rather walk to work and wear a blanket in their home this winter rather then spill any more American blood! I think it is time to cut the money unless congress has the balls to send the white coats up to the White House to make room for a sane administration.

John Warner is an embarrassment to the state of Virginia. Thank God he is retiring. He always acts like he is
"independent" and not afraid of bipartisanship and then he backs out and only supports the republicans time and time again. Had that scumbag not backed out perhaps the amendment would have had a chance.

I hope every republican who voted against this measure loses their seat in the next election. This is an outrage, motivated by politics, and will not be forgotten by the voters

What if there is a really big war when all of the troups are needed for a really long time. This bill may work for now but will it work in the future?

"Senate Democrats fail". That's no surprise at all, actually. It's one thing to have a incompetent ruling president. It's another to have an equally pathetic, spineless senate. Thanks for nothing, Senators. By the way: enjoy all the luxurious perks of your office too.

>At least some people have the guts to stand up for our troops. We have a bunch of idiots who are marching to the tune of MoveOn.org and taking away the decision for those who are doing the job.
>JWK, Jackson, TN

Typical ignorance on behalf of a chickenhawk. The amendment is asking to give our troops some rest and sanity before sending them back to the hell of war. And what do you have to offer? MoveOn.org comments? Or "at least some people have the guts to stand up for our troops"? Hey, do you even realize what you're saying? The Democrats are the ones standing up for the troops.
You're exemplify the Rush Limbaugh "ditto head" mentality of repeating rhetoric that you do not fully comprehend. Please evaluate your comments, look into the issue again, and see exactly who cares more about the troops.
PS. Why don't you join the army, chicken hawk?

Why on earth can't we agree to give our troops more time in the homeland? This war is straining our military and reducing our level of preparedness for a domestic incident such as a natural disaster or, God forbid, some kind of terrorist attack or conventional invasion.

We must end this war and recommit our military resources to the defense of our nation, not to the occupation of a country that doesn't want us there.

A total lack of compassion from the Republicans again...our armed forces are in deep trouble...THANKS GOP

Hold your head up high, Democrats. If your candidate is elected President – you'll be able to demonstrate to the terrorists just how quickly Dems can cut-and-run.

Al Qaeda, Ba'ath Party loyalists, Taliban, Iran, Syria – all will be dancing in the streets on this day.

At least some people have the guts to stand up for our troops. We have a bunch of idiots who are marching to the tune of MoveOn.org and taking away the decision for those who are doing the job.

Give them what they need and they will succeed.

I wonder if they will be willing to take the blame when if we pull out and the enemies of this country bring the war here?

How sad for our troops. Jim Webb has a son on the ground and the Pentagon persuaded the GOP to vote with the President against Webb's amendment. This is a win for Bush, a great loss for our troops. Warner flip-flopped and the rest of the GOP senators whos seats are comming for re-election should ALL lose. If there is a God, they will. SHAME on Bush and the Pentagon!!

http://www.newamericancentury.org

Our troops are never coming home.
It's part of the New World Order and Satanism.

Sweet dreams.

Why CNN is giving such misleading heading? Why didn't it say that "Republicans Fail to pass this bill". Is CNN trying to cover these failed republicans?

make em vote on it democrats.... make the voters keep see who is voting for the same failed bush policy. Make em vote with a timeline, and without a timeline. It's sad we choose this course over protecting the well-being of our troops.

Senate Democrats have failed America.

Its time for real change, where is the green party?

There was nothing controversial in this bill. This clearly shows that those opposed to this bill don't care for the troops. Why then attack moveon.org to show their phony patriotism? True americans and patriots should pick up these senators who opposed this bill and throw them out in 2008 election.

The Republicans are digging their own grave, and unfortunately hundreds of thousands of graves in Iraq!

Edwards in 2008