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The Decider · Jun 4, 2007, 04:39 pm

US can forget about winning in Iraq: top retired general

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SAN ANTONIO - The general man who commanded US-led coalition forces during the first year of the Iraq war says the United States can forget about winning the war.

"I think if we do the right things politically and economically with the right Iraqi leadership we could still salvage at least a stalemate, if you will -- not a stalemate but at least stave off defeat," retired Army Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez said in an interview.

Sanchez, in his first interview since he retired last year, is the highest-ranking former military leader yet to suggest the Bush administration has fallen short in Iraq.

"I am absolutely convinced that America has a crisis in leadership at this time," Sanchez told AFP after a recent speech in San Antonio, Texas.

Another nail in the war's coffin.

ZNFYRH · Jun 4, 2007, 05:13 pm

How many generals is this now from multiple branches that have been willing to completely retire from the military instead of be a part of the War?

We'll never really be defeated there... since defeat means the elimination of all U.S. forces and resources. For administrative leadership to say that withdrawing our forces is defeat is stupid. It's exactly as this general said about stalemates and staving off defeat.

When Michael Moore speaks against the war, I think fewer people listen than when an unknown general speaks out. For a general to speak out, considering the amount of commitment they have to put in to become even a 1-star, you know it's bad.

grandpa · Jun 5, 2007, 11:07 am

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Quote by: ZNFYRH

How many generals is this now from multiple branches that
have been willing to completely retire from the military instead
of be a part of the War?
We'll never really be defeated there...

With the Soviet Union gone, US elites are still wanting to "fight and decisively win
multiple, simultaneous major-theater wars," in the words of the PNAC.

These are not people who have our interests at heart. To them, being a citizen simply means being expandable.

Grandpa h.

Jun 4, 2007, 05:13 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
ZNFYRH Volcanic Erupter Posts: 4,375	How many generals is this now from multiple branches that have been willing to completely retire from the military instead of be a part of the War? We'll never really be defeated there... since defeat means the elimination of all U.S. forces and resources. For administrative leadership to say that withdrawing our forces is defeat is stupid. It's exactly as this general said about stalemates and staving off defeat. When Michael Moore speaks against the war, I think fewer people listen than when an unknown general speaks out. For a general to speak out, considering the amount of commitment they have to put in to become even a 1-star, you know it's bad.