Why Bush Will Increase the Number of Troops in Iraq - by Dennis Jett
The year 2007 undoubtedly will bring its share of unexpected events. But here is one that should catch nobody by surprise—President Bush’s announcement early in the New Year that he is sending more troops to Iraq. He will justify the “surge” in the number of soldiers as absolutely essential for “victory.” They are really needed for one last desperate attempt to save his place in history, however.
Before the November elections, he asserted that the United States absolutely was winning in Iraq. Now that even he admits that is not true, a change in policy would seem in order. Officially he is reviewing the situation, gathering advice and considering his options. That is just so much theater.
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