| Parokki said: I still don't see how you're getting politicians into this. The army needs to send more troops to the field, but doesn't have enough unwounded, and is thus forced to send the least wounded. It's a military issue. Are you seriously implying they're sending wounded troops because the public would consider sending ones that "can stand on their feet" as worse? I really can't say I agree with you here. |
As a war protest and an attempt to pander to their base Democrats in congress have been less than cooperative in getting the funding, equipment, and personnel needed to support the war effort. This last year they were basically playing chicken with the administration over the war budget. Thats the politics he was talking about.
I know they have issues with the administration and I agree with a lot of them, but when it comes to troop funds I would like to see them show a bit of hussle to get the job done. And more over I would like to see a "Whatever it takes to keep them safe." attitude.
edit: links
http://thehill.com/john-fortier/playing-chicken-on-war-funding-2007-03-27.html
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1687160,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topics
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