Monday, July 9, 2007

Didn't see this yesterday...

But the New York Times editorial board is finally openly calling for the withdrawal of US Troops. THey've beat around the bush(sic) for a while.
The Road Home
It is time for the United States to leave Iraq, without any more delay than the Pentagon needs to organize an orderly exit.
This is all good to see but the stunning inability to take responsibility and leadership that has shown through from the New York Times Editorial board since this all began pops up again...
There are already nearly two million Iraqi refugees, mostly in Syria and Jordan, and nearly two million more Iraqis who have been displaced within their country.....

Kuwait and Saudi Arabia must share the burden of hosting refugees. Jordan and Syria, now nearly overwhelmed with refugees, need more international help. That, of course, means money. The nations of Europe and Asia have a stake and should contribute. The United States will have to pay a large share of the costs, but should also lead international efforts, perhaps a donors’ conference, to raise money for the refugee crisis.
No mention of reparations for violating international law. No mention to the world while we call for their action--out of "global responsibility" and self-interest.

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