THIS GUY IS THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE

ANYONE THAT LIES TO SEND OUR CHILDREN TO A WAR THAT WE DID NOT NEED TO FIGHT, AND SEND OUT CHILDREN WHO ARE HEROIC ENOUGH TO SERVE IN THE ARMED SERVICES TO DIE, AND SEND OUR CHILDREN TO A WAR FOR SELFISH GAINS, IS PURE AND SIMPLE EVIL!!! EVIL!!! EVIL!!

I HOPE ALL YOU LOSERS THAT VOTED FOR HIM A SECOND TERM CAN LIVE WITH YOURSELVES

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bush is the worst president in this nations history, thats whyI really don't understand how some of these people still love his and agree with him its like we are seeing two different things, But I bet, If you send his 2 children to war it will end very very quick, every one elses children are dying not his and for that he sleeps well at night.

I hope that after Bush leaves office the truth about his motives for going into Iraq comes out.

We don't know what McCain might do, if elected. It is premature to label him "warmonger." We do know that Bush and Cheney are warmongers, though.

With so many Arab Americans in prominent positions in academia and Business, the United States government would have fared much better in Iraq, had it consulted them. Cowboy Bush knows nothing of the old and complicated culture of the people in Iraq.

I do not condone what Sadam did in Iraq. However, our brand of social justice and freedom does not fit any nation in the Middle East. Yet, no American president is capable of understanding that.

It may suit us to see our women in the work place, but the 5000 year culture of Arab countries does not bear that well. We should come down our high moral horse in this country, and stop trying to Americanize every nation in the world.

Do you really think that staying in Iraq will stop the terrorists from trying to get us? No attacks for 5 1/2 years and some of you think it is because of the war? What about all of the years before this war against the axis of evil? How many times were we attacked? Iraq did not attack us. True or false? True. So why are we there? If you don't know the answer by now, you never will. I tell you what. Those of the American public who want to keep the war going start sending checks to Washington to help pay for it above and beyond your taxes and your children's children's taxes. Then you can thump your chest and say Yah.

I am so sick of hearing about Obama. The man is a saint compared to CNN and MSNBC. Both of your new orgainzations should be ashamed of the bias you people show toward this unknown. Tell me what are you going to say when he's president and we find out everything we should of known about him before he was elected. Start doing your job. There is the 1st black and the 1st woman ever running for this office. Bosnia lasted longer than the Reverend Wright. Why was Obama not asked why at first he said he wasan't in the pew when the Reverend made these statements and if he was he would of walked out and he also would of left the church. Only reason that chnaged was the next day pastors from other churches came out and said they were upset he threw his pastor under the bust. So the next day comes the speech where he said of course he knew about the pastor and so on and so on and so on. Why didn't you crack reporters and pundits investigate further, but Bosnia you people talked about for days. I have never seen such bias and I as a woman will not vote for this man, but I will not let my vote go unheard I will hold my nose and vote for McCain.

He , among others in the bush administration need to be charged with war crimes, Crimes against humanity, And Perjury. His crimes are no less that what they hung sadam for….

Why can't ANYONE show some spine and call this move what it is? A simple delay tactic so this administration can run out the clock and go HOME while our kids are still being killed over there.

Rumsfeld is already enjoying a guilt free retirement on us and so many other who got us into this and now are safe at home relaxing. I thank God my daughter made it back from Iraq alive.

Are we REALLY going to let them get away with this??

The Iraqis have billions in the bank and we are bankrupt of our
Soldiers that died, and the money that was spent for war, even when
our troops did not the proper equipment. America, Do you want to cry
yet. And Carl Rove is working for Fox with Hannity. Makes me want to
puck.

Clinton supporters –

Explain WHY President Bush's comments is Sen. Obama's fault again?

I mean WOW…can you at least come up with something more original and LESS predictable?

And SOME Clinton supporters are willing to put up with 4 more years of this crap just because their feelings are hurt that theircandidate didn't win. HIllary and Barack agree on 95% of the issues and I believe that they both will do a great job at running this country. Barack has just outcampaigned her, plain and simple. You can't win them all, it's a fact of life. Stop being childish and get over yourselves.

Geee will someone please get a dust pan. I think there a lot of CRAP being dished out here.

Bushman NO ONE is buying your fumbling speeches, too little and WAY too late to even matter.

Just do us a favor and pack your bags and go home!

He is worried by withdrawing troops from Iraq early will reduce the profit margin of his and Cheney's defense contractor friends will be able to make.

They both want them to flourish and prosper as along as they can at the cost of American milatry personnel and Iraqi civilian lives and hard working tax payers money.

Impeach

Chris Banner, The answer is yes, and his name is Obama.

When MacArthur wanted to run things in Korea, he was fired by a decisive President. Truman didn't feel it was appropriate to use nuclear weapons against Manchuria.
Now we have a president who knows little or nothing about actual combat, in fact he ran away from his obligation, and now is deferring to an Army General and a diplomat. What's wrong with this picture? Is Pres Bush decisive? Yes, but is he wrong the majority of the time. Maybe the decisions really are not being made by him?

W and Cheney are not through hiding all that money they "spent" on the war.

At least we can all agree we hate Bush.

It's true that Obama doesn't take money directly from oil companies, but then, no presidential, House or Senate candidate does. They can't: Corporations have been prohibited from contributing directly to federal candidates since the Tillman Act became law in 1907.

Obama has, however, accepted more than $213,000 in contributions from individuals who work for, or whose spouses work for, companies in the oil and gas industry, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. That's not as much as Sen. Hillary Clinton, who has received more than $306,000 in donations from people tied to the industry, but it's still a substantial amount.

when they hand over their oil thats when it will be over and not a day sooner this is one of the biggest sticks ups in history and it's not going well jesse james were are you ?

In case it isn't clear to you all by now… we're currently engaged in an endless war in Iraq. When the violence is low, they say we can't withdraw because we have to keep the peace. When the violence is high, they say we can't withdraw because we have to defeat the insurgents. Do you know how much this war is costing us? Do you know what problems we could be solving at home?

You know how to end this war? We simply need leadership that says "enough is enough."

President Barack Obama is the man to bring us that resolution.

OBAMA '08!!!

He's worried about the IRAQIS "supporting themselves economically" while OUR economy is going down the toilet????

WOW!

Somebody get the hook and drag this bozo off the stage - I am so sick of him - I don't know if I can take another 285 days of his incredible arrogance and stupidity

I'm glad we have a leader who has thick skin. He is right to stay the course. He said this would be a long war, but after 6 months, the liberals wanted to leave. God help us if we wind up with a sissy like Obama, who can't make a decision without checking the poll numbers.

I am curious, i wonder if George Bush could ever make a decision on his own about the Iraq war without people like General Petraeus, Bill Gates, Ryan Crocker, and god knows who else in his administration telling him what to do? I really and truly think he does not have a clue as to what is really going on around him. I think his advisers are only telling him only what they want him to know. When he talks to the American people its not really his words. His advisers, political stratagest, and special interest are running the country and the war in Iraq. 4,029 young lives lost and counting. Some 29,000 wounded. Our government would rather not talk about there wounded. Bad PR. i guess.

Argh! Need I say more……

People. Take a look back at That's Reality (12:48pm). These goons actually believe what they are saying!!! This is what we are up against to take our country back. There is no reasoning with these people because they apparently have no reasoning ability. It is the signture right-wing, partisan fear-mongering. These lunatics don't even concede the simple fact of the stress on our military due to their deployments to Iraq.

You cannot reason with these [R] mad-dogs. You will need to hit them over the head hard to get the presidency back.

Hey Marine, I do not claim McCain to be a hypocrite. I "congratulate" (?) him for his son's service. My problem with McCain is that he is an idiot ……to have followed and supported the policies of a person who IS a proven chickenhawk hypocrite. In fact, I have a problem with all of you similarly befuddled idiots….you who are so quick to wave the flag of the country that you are destroying.

To look the abject [R] failure of the last 7 years in the face, and then to actually CHOOSE to continue it by voting for McBush, is evidence of a mind so devoid of independent thought and analysis as to suggest a not-so-mild form of insanity or retardation.

General Betrayus is still at it I see.

To Dave and Alonzo Demetrius:

Wishful thinking that Obama MIGHT be worse than Bush is not the same as KNOWING how totally incompetent Bush is.

NO W3 !

Of course we do Obama is the next worst President because they are cousin. Obama going to put more mess in Iraq and Iran.

Hillary 08 President.

The world-shaking Lords have the sudden or radical change of interest toward laying the foundation for the next battle cry mission. Who will be the next homesteader or yokel to hang out or camp out in the White House?

yeah, UN and NATO step in. let's keep pushing the NWO, globalists.

I doubt there are any words that can describe Bush's mindset. What is he talking about that the shortened tours only are for those deployed after Aug. 1? This isn't a union contract hiring new employee. Don't the men/women already in Iraq deserve to also have shortened tour of duty????

Why can't there be some kind of "summit" with Europe, Middle Eastern Countries, U.S. etc. to help draft a path for Iraq?

And for God's sake, DON'T let that hot-head McCain get control of the trigger on Iraq!!!!! We are in for SO much trouble if McCain follows Bush to the White House. McCain is too fanatical and a temper!

Even if we win in Iraq tomorrow, jihad against us still exists. We need a constant and long term military force for eliminating Islamic extremist activity.

Over 4,000 U.S. soldiers killed (18 more since Sunday) and tens of thousands more injured, some permanently. Bush is directly responsible for these casualties and neither he or Cheney have attended a single funeral. This Mr. McCain advocates staying in Iraq for another 100 years and is now talking about bombing Iran.

Sorry honey, I won't be coming home next week to see you and the kids. My commander in chief just ordered a "pause." Don't know when I'll be home.

One word: So?

Pull out early. Save your dough for your financial crisis.

Do you really think Abe Lincoln was popular when the civil war
took 600,000 lives, do you really believe all the democrat Presidents that went on with Viet Nam were proud of the 50,000 lost, nobody is proud of war or death, but we better not get too comfortable, it could get worse

Hmmm, if we are staying in that dump, cutting down deployment times, aren't we going to experience more of a shortage of people? Let's reconsider a draft, I think that would wake a few people up.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!

How can a Democrat say they will vote for Mc Bush if their candidate does not get the nomination? Folks there are bigger issues that face this country than having your or my candidate win the nomination. Let's stop the infighting and make sure we don't continue with Bush's policies for 4 more years.
I love my country more than I love my preferred candidate.

Bush will control the government while retired, sitting on his
porch at the Ranch. All of these Republicans that have run
for office are Bush pleasers now and after his time has taken
its toll on us.

April 10th, 2008 11:38 am ET

President Barack Obama will clean that mess up.

Just like Nixon cleaned up JFK's mess in Vietnam

Does anybody really believe that Bush didn't FIRST tell Gen. Petraeus what to say, then followed that up with his 'approval'? Get real. Petraeus is no more in charge of making these decisions than I am.

Eugene Oregon

Bush needs to retire, preferable sooner than later. Then he can escape to Paraguay where he can avoid prosecution as a torturing war criminal.

The majority of Americans want the troops home immediately. Taxation without representation!!!!

Ron Paul '08

To "Marine" Just where is McCain's son in Iraq. In a cement
castle or in the sky. I am SURE his father put him in a place
where it it safe and NOT where most Soldiers fight on the
ground everyday where it is dangerous.

And, McCain said recently, that he could not rule out a preemptive
strike against another country. He better say it, Bush would not
like him and Bush is still running the show, and more than likely
run American Government even after his retirement. The big boys
like to please Bush. If a Republican gets in,It will continue even after Bush retires. What a mess they have made of our Country. Can it be repaired. Bushsays yes, from his front porch at the "ranch" with his feet propped up. Is the American dream gone for many. Not for
the robbers of our Country. Well, they can always take their millions
and live in Dubai.

It was stated in the article that "War is not a linear phenomenon," he said. "It's a calculus, not arithmetic." If that is a truism, then why do we have all the data and yet we don't understand. A calculus is not certain, and as far as it is certain it does not represnt reality.

Once the socialists (if they can actually win the electoral college)Obama and Clinton get in office–let them do what they believe is right. Unlike them–Bush is using input from field commanders and people in charge of achieving the current objectives. They should stay the course. If the next President believes another course is required they are free to change it and live with those results in the history books.

You and I–sadly just end up suffering the consequences and paying the bill every time they screw up!!

Life is good. It would be better if we could get a Libertarian into the White House!!

Good point veteran…

In regards to the Republican bashing, I had a chance to watch a special on a group of veterans they are in Washington right now. Nancy Pelosi refused to acknowledge their prescense, and certain anti-war protesters and members of Congress simply walked away when they were having a discussion about the negative and positive aspects of this conflict.

I have zero (0) respect for Nancy and these people that PREACH how they are right, yet refuse to acknowledge anyone else's opinion or thought. That's called bigotry and censorship and it's awful.

Marine, one of my son is flying planes, the other is in college still and my daiughter is working in a humane society shelter (she is a biologist) and I spent my 21 years in the Military… I salute Mr. McCain's son and his (and your) service and fully support the people of our military who are doing the best that any military can do in this situation but the facts of the matter is General Patreaus did not answer the single question we need an answer to: Under what conditions would he recommend leaving Iraq? His closest attempt to answer this was that he would "Know the Conditions when he sees them>" To me this is a terrible answer for the General in charge of an invasion to give and makes it appear that he does not know what his mission is and what conditions it would take to end this mission, that is either a failure of leadership at his level or his seniors and since he has a REAL short Chain of Command either answer is terrbile!

- I feel so bad for General Petraeus.

He is trying to do his job the best way he can. I think he knows this Iraq conflict is going nowhere but does not want to be forced in retirement by the bush admin the same way they forced general shinseki into retirement. What a shame.

Im sure when he does retire he will speak out on how ignorant and arrogant the bush admin was.

Imagine that, a president that listens to his Generals on the ground..

Real good job there Pres Bush. Leave the real tough decisions to the next president. This is truly a completely failed presidency.

Look he is lsitening to his Commanders on the ground which even Obama said he would do.

So much for the success of the Troop Surge. When is his term over?

for those of you who would choose to vote mcbush over obama good luck with that,and get ready for more wars, debts and recession.

WORST. PRESIDENT. EVER!

My leg is in Iraq, does that count?

of course he wants the troops to stay, how else would his buddies make billions of $?????

CP - I like your attitude and I couldn't agree more, but I fear it is their supporters who need to step back from the candidate and realize it's not about that person it's about the country and the democrats removing Bush and anyone like him from power.

thanks CNN moderator

President Bush and V.P. Cheney need to be impeached or brough up on war crime charges once they leave office. Plain and simple in my opinion. He is the worst president in the history of the U.S.A.. He's just waiting Iraq out until he leaves office and can dump it in the next president's lap. Can someone on the hill grow a set and start the impeachment process today, not tomorrow.

"Its a calculus, not arithmatic."

First, I hope his math skills are better than his speaking skills. Second, his arguments might persuade some people if he could speak english!!! Why cant this guy just stick to whats on the paper, why does he have to sound like an idiot so much?

do not watch the olympics. it only helps china if you watch…..do your part and DO NOT watch the games…..i will wait unitl london 2012.

McCain's son is in Irag. Where is yours?

Tom,

No branch will take those two.

THATS RIGHT BUSH LEAVE THE MESS FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT YOU AND CHANEY SHOULD BE MADE TO GO OVER THERE WITH AN AR15 AND DO A LITTLE FIGHTING MAYBE ONE OF THE SHELLS WOULD CONNECT AND HIT THE MARK

Dear Chris Banner, Yes, we certainly can have a "worse president" than George Bush. It could be the racist Obama or the feminist Clinton.

Pres. Bush needs to ask NATO and the UN for support now.

There is no easy way to succeed in Iraq. We need a multi nation coalition.

Our troops cannot shoulder the burden on their own.

Obama 2008

Chris Banner- yes we can have a worse one- the next one.

why, of course. we get to continue to do the Iraqis work for them. brilliant Mr. President.

Can we please just end this war so the economy can get back to normal! Bring our troops home!!

Bush: "There are serious and complex challenges in Iraq and I have no intention of offering any solutions, I intend to leave this mess for the next poor sap."

I wonder if this coward in chief feels like he's hard between these two. I still can't believe America fell for this guppy.

Korea part two.We broke it and will be there forever now.

Looser

FREE TIBET
DO NOT WATCH THE OLYMPICS!!!!!!!! IT ONLY HELPS CHINA IF YOU WATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Chicken Hawk has spoken

Dubya gets dumber by the minute if it's possible.

they will probably attack Iran but only after spying on you and taking more of your rights

Note to Hillary and Obama - unless you want four more years of Republican rule and the war to go on forever, get in a room together and sort this out. Flip a coin, do 'rock, paper', scissors', whatever.

It's time to check your egos at the door, put the country first, and get it done.

WOW am I surprised resident bush's parrot.. err general says just what he is expected to say and the current resident agrees with him now THIS is news! I watched CSPAN alot this week and I noticed the one question NEVER answered by this parrot and his buddy was the one we all want answered.. what does victory lkook like? What conditions will be needed to withdraw troops.. the closest to an answer we got was when general parrot said "I will know the conditions when I see them" What a waste! A recent survey of the military showed for the first time the majority of the military were NOT planning on voting for a Republican this time, another survey showed the majority of the NCOs and Junior Officers (the people REALLY on the ground) stated that staying in Iraq was a mistake and that conditions for them are steadily worsening. But I guess we only listen to those who repeat what they are told to repeat!

It's no over yet

maybe his little girls need a tour of duty

Bush is leaving the war problem to the next president to fix. I hope it is not McCain.

Hillary 08

"……but everything is going REAL well. Victory is near!" What a crock. Since few or no of the recent benchmarks (which I believe Duh and his crew) put in place have been met, what is the strategy for ending this? When is the Iraqi govt gonna step up and provide some results? They obviously are in no hurry since we continue to spend billions (while likely lining the pockets of some) and get our people killed. The back-up we're supposed to be providing is still getting our troops killed. If everything is supposedly going well at least militarily, we should be able to bring more than the measely few W is targeting

How could we possibly care so much about Iraq and Iraq's freedom with the issues and troubles we have going on in our own nation. How can the conclusion be drawn that continued occupation of Iraq keeps our soil safer? It seems to me the serious and complex challenges are mounting right here in the U.S.

There are "serious and complex challenges" everywhere in the world, including the U.S. This is a ridiculous justification for maintaining troop levels where they are in Iraq. Can't this President do any better?

Bush is an Idiot…just like Obama…

Bush and Obama….two peas in a pod!!

Anyone surprised? I guess we're still making enemies faster than we can kill them…This war doesn't even begin to end till January - and that's only if a Democrat gets in.

I'm glad President Bush doesn't make policy based on polls because the polls indicate too many people don't understand the seriousness of the battle in Iraq and the importance of staying there indefinitely, if necessary. Six and a half years of no terrorist attacks on the homeland has put many in a state of denial. If all the people who say our troops are over-stressed would enlist, that would help.

Could you post this one CNN?

Iraq is the new Viet Nam and Iran will be the new Cambodia. Get ready for a new draft after McCain bomb..bomb..bombs Iran.

Since Bush avoided serving in Vietnam due to family connections, and Cheney got FIVE deferments when it was VERY difficult for your average Joe to get even one, neither have any idea of the horrors of war and thus can casually and arrogantly send tens of thousands of our brave troops into a war of choice and aggression and empire building they launched under a broad cloak of deceipt.

The Liberation, the 4000 troop investment, the Surge, the Pause, the Endless War– for what, for whom?

Surge - pause - surge - pause …………………the mind boggles of what on earth is really happening. I feel sorry that General Petreus is caught up in the Bush Administration's 'America's greatest foreign policy blunder ever" -

No dugh he wants to kill as many people as he can so that he can finish the job his father finished!!!

Pause in troop withdrawals? - was there a withdrawal in the first place?

And that's a surprise to WHO??

Obama 2008 — Yes, WE CAN!!!

The meat of this speech was the most overt threat yet made against Iran.

Can't wait until Bush out of Office and Obama take office

I guess the people dumb enough to have voted for Bush will be the same ones who believe he is taking advice from Petraeus instead of Petraeus taking the lead from Bush. Anybody who believes that Petraeus' congressional testimony wasn't fully vetted with the white house first is nuts.

America better raise its voting IQ ahead of the next election, or its going to be some very hard times for America!

OK ok how many people think that they NEVER talked about the report BEFORE it was given and all of this " Unity" was not just Staged??

Bush hasn't listened to ANYONE about ANYTHING let alone taken advice from anyone.

Secretary of defense Colin Powel told him not to go in in the first place. " you break it you own it Mr. President" LOL what a Joke. Another 45 day delay to help run out the clock till Bush can slink off into history and blame the outcome on the next president.

Bush, I see you are coming around. Now go BOMB Iran.
Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran

What a shock!! Bush supports a plan created by his hand picked soldier boy. The only reason why Petraeus is even there is because he is a "yes man." All the other generals who ever disagreed with Bush were chased out.

286 more days my friends before the worst president ever is gone!!!

Of course he backs the "pause", he hasn't bombed IRAN yet and he does need something to go down as his claim to fame.

Serious and Complex Challanges Yes it is. I will trust the new
President to consult with important Military and get our troops
home. I read the Iraqis have Billions in the bank. They better use
their own money to pull them out of the mess. Our country have become completly bankrupt……….and continuing by the Day.China owns us. That is why Bush and Cheney want to do away with all of the "entitlements".They blame "the entitlements" for breaking our country even though we pay into them. They need to spend money on Americans and Troop care, (whatever they need), including Medical. McCain VOTED AGAINST College Benefits for the troops.The troops were always promised that until this Admin. Well, I guess they will be out of a job when they get home and no help from this Government…..,The troops and the American
people become dirt poor and the Big Wigs,(Cheney) walk away
from this war Millionaires. Haliburton was reason enough for
Cheney to want war. Again, this administration has bankrupt our
Country.

SURPRISE!!!!
How much longer until these morons are kicked to the curb?? Please update me, someone.

Bush lied again today about the cost of the war.
Since Bush did not raise taxes to pay for the war, we borrowed the money, we will be paying INTERESTon BUSH'S war monies for decades.
Bush hock our country to foreigners for decdades.
Republicans love to spend money the country doesnot have, borrow and spend, then when Democrats are power, they have to tax to pay off the huge debt the Republicans ran up, then the Republicans decry the tax and spend Democrats.

lame duck

The President is right!

This is news?

Bush wanting to keep toops in Iraq is about newsbreaking as the color of his hair. It's a constant - it doesn't change!

bush doesnt want to withdraw the troops?! thats a shocker

well of course he does duh!!!!! he wants to continue with his failed policy till the American people are finished dumping there saving into his and Dick's accounts. I can not understand how they are still in office and not in jail they have broken more laws and both federal and international than any one in us history.

Go Obama 08

This is news?

So Mr. Bush the chickenhawk needs a rest? He can go to Iraq and send one soldier home in his stead. I have no clue how him and the rest of the republicans can keep thumping their chests that they are right. I would like every one of them to send their children to Iraq in exchange for the ones that are their. Seems to me that if royalty from England can then so can our fortunate sons. One other thing puzzles me. How can everything going on be in the interest of national security? Oh. I forgot. Get the Columbia deal done or we will weaken our national security even more and maybe even be attacked again. Boy the sucking sound from down south keeps going further and further south.

Where is the 30 crates of 8 billion dollars US cash that disappeared in Iraq? How does someone steal 30 crates of cash and no one knows where it is?

Was it to refinance the insurgency to continue the war?

The minimum requirement for comprehension of the words, "Serious" and "Complex": At least half a brain!

I know there will probably be a lot of crude, angry posts on this article, which is typical whenever Bush's name pops up on the ticker, but I recommend everyone read the political commentary by Glenn Beck found on CNN's homepage. Then YOU can decide if all that hatred and resentment is productive….

Unfortunately, Bush, Petraeus and Crocker will be leaving our troops in Iraq at the end of Bush's term. This is sad.

Bush and McCain are idoits in the worst way!

I back a pause in his presidency.

Gee, that's a shock……..NOT!

Theres a shocker

This is supposed to be good news. No. The 12 month tour is what it should have been all along, that's normal rotation. 6 months for the U.S. marines. 6 month cruises for the U.S. Navy. This is not all of that!! Trust me, although welcome news for the guys who are not already over there. Sorry not fooled!! For the brave service people over there business as usual.

We have lived to witness "interesting times" as they would say in China.

The General and Crocker only told us what Bush wanted to hear. We need to stop this War. This administration has NO plan. At the end of their term they have nothing to worry about because they made plenty of money and are sitting on enough money for years and generations to come. I don't know what planet Bush is living in, but we must stop this war.

Does anyone think that Iraqi's like taking orders from Americans? It's been five years, give them their freedom!

THE PRESIDENTS PAUSE IN THE TROOP DRAW DOWN FROM IRAQ IS SMOKE SCREEN. THAT IS SAME PERIOD HE IS GOING TO ORDER LIMITED STRIKES AGAISNT IRAN.THAT WHY THE PRESIDENT WANT THE TROOP TO STAY PUT.

Of course he backs the plan (not to withdraw) because the soldiers are protecting his families oil investments and these kids getting killed are not his sons, daughters, etc…

I say, if they could, draft his daughters and send them to Iraq and lets see how this moronic, gump responds.

This is bad business!

There are no other options open..

The worst command and Chief American ever had. He killed so many people and did not except responsibilty yet.

Is anyone surprised? Yet again, another lie. Can't wait until he is gone.

I respect President Bush as a person but I wonder how he lives with his conscious for what he has put our nation through in Iraq and more so, how he lives with the fact that he had two of the most evil people in the world right under him in his cabinet! How does he live with these facts… I wonder sometimes.

Bush & McCain talks about "gains" being made in Iraq….May I respectfully ask these two "stay the course folks" to define gains? Is it gain when over 4000 of young men & women losing the lives? Is it gain when spending 12 million a day? and majority of Americans no decent healthcare, Good people of America facing Mortgaga crises?… I can go on and on, and on to list the number of crises Americans are facing. Perhaps I must pulse and say in Bush - McCain english lexicon "gain" is backwardly understood.

The worst president we have ever had
God, I am always un-impressed by George Bush speeches
Could we ever have a worse president ? Ever?

Of course he does! He's got to make a few more million off of Haliburton before he goes!

Bush backs $4.00 a gallon gasoline and more.

Five years, over 4,000 dead of America's best, unknown number of fatalities of innocent Iraqis caught in crossfire, a trillion dollars out of our laboring economy, no end in sight, no defined goal or success measurements, and Bush is cheerleading for more. Meanwhile, OBL roams free in the hills of Afghanistan and Pakistan and our overstretched military does not have the resources to go after him, while the Taliban again rises in power. This is a tragedy of immense proportions.

When will this nation change it's trajectory? After all our young people have died? After our banks collapse, our homes are all lost, jobs all disappear, and no one is left to try to get healthcare they cannot afford? Ghastly visions of the Roman Empire, arrogance and overreach expansion redux. Nationbuilding, just not building our own nation. I love my country, but my heart is breaking.

Your serious and complex challenges wouldn't be there if we had never gone in the first place! Get out! Get out now! The people of Iraq now have a choice on how to govern themselves. Heck, when the British told us how to govern ourselves, we kicked them out. Isn't it about time for us to leave?

Of course he does.

President Barack Obama will clean that mess up.