Please Just Get the F Out

Iraq and the United States have been debating when and how United States troops should withdraw from Iraq. Iraq seems to want us out, and we seem to not be ready to leave. (CNN)

This issue has been central in my personal movement away from the right. When it hit me how many lies were told about this war, how many people have died in this war, and how much this war costs, I could not support it anymore.

But, I always maintained the thought that when the Iraqi government said they were ready for us to leave, we would leave. That is not happening and I have two theories why.

First, as you may know, much of the money spent on Iraq, is given to contractors from the private sector. Billions of dollars are given to various corporations, many with specific ties to the Bush Administration. So it is plausible, to me, that the Bush Administration does not want to leave Iraq because their buddies are making too much money to leave.

Second, Iraq is dangerous. Regardless of the violence level, Iraq is dangerous. It will take many miracles for this country to stay stable, regardless of whose troops are or are not there. Sunni, Shia, and Kurd do not get along. The country is in a volatile area. I believe, that many in the Bush Administration know, that if they make the decision to leave, they will be solely responsible for the disaster of Iraq. But, if the following administration makes the move, then they can pass blame.

Bottom Line? We should have never went there in the first place and we are in a tough spot with how we will get out. But, I really want the troops out of Iraq.

Rabbit