Comments on: Webb conference call on Petraeus-Croker testimony and dwell time amendment

By: Webb “dwell time” amendment update « Vivian J. Paige

Webb “dwell time” amendment update « Vivian J. Paige — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 02:12:27 +0000

[...] I reported last week, the amendment received 56 votes last time, four shy of the filibuster-proof 60 needed. [...]

By: J. Scott

J. Scott — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:26:49 +0000

The relation is we are spending our time furthering this debate while there is more work to be done. It has nothing to do with the GOP cronnies who are equally less inclined to address any of the issues that are truly impacting Americans. Webb’s concern for the stability of military families is honorable and admirable and I am sure his son has seen excessive deployment, but if the Army is already moving in that direction should we not focus our attention back on some of the other points of his agenda, like those he referred to in his address following the State of the Union.Its great that we have luxury to debate Iraq on a daily basis in the blogoshere, but the indiffereence or apparent indifference towards focusing on anything but thse days by our leadership I find unacceptable. I would just like us to use this opportunity to get some real impacting legislation passed that will benefit the country. Thats all.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:36:11 +0000

Actually you’re very close, MB. The next GOP talking point: “Freedom 2.0: there’s less of it so that you’ll appreciate it more.”

By: MB

MB — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:42:04 +0000

Not at all related: What in the heck is an “Alter” of Freedom? Freedom, but different?

By: AlterofFreedom

AlterofFreedom — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:32:12 +0000

While I commend Webbs efforts on behalf of military families, has not Secretary of the Army Geren confirmed in July already stated that the postion of the Army is to reduce the length of deployment from 15 to 12 months. I realize Webb seeks a measure passed by Congress but it seem the Army is already moving in that direction. I wonder if it is worth using the political capital to get the extra four or five votes out of the Senate for Republicans when that capital may be better suited for solving some of the presssing domestic issues facing the nation. I grow tiresome of the never ending debate on Iraq and if people are all in agreement that nothing will change in Iraq until a Democrat is in the White House then should this Congress not begin to do the peoples business they promised in 2006 and begin to move forward. Displacing the emotional and political issues over Iraq, there are countless other issues that Amercians that this Congress is failing to address; Katrina disbursement packages, healthcare, energy dependence, immigration policy, education, tax credits, etc. Just because the big issue of the day is one thing does not mean that these other things shoul be put of down the road. The electorate may not be so forgiving a year from now if nothing is accomplished on other fronts.

By: linda b

linda b — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:10:35 +0000

Well, as a supporter of Webb from the getgo, I will let him know I want our kids out of Iraq. I think he thinks the same but is trying at least to get our kids some rest. and the fact that the bush mob cans that, takes the cake.

By: Alice

Alice — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 23:59:29 +0000

“Overall, Webb maintained that he believes that the US can perform the mission in Iraq and still take care of the troops.”

Doesn’t sound like a man determined to get us out of Iraq.

By: Bryan Scrafford

Bryan Scrafford — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:37:46 +0000

I was also on the conference call this afternoon and most definitely agree that major message Webb seemed to want people to hear was that the testimony was limited and he would have liked to hear more about Iraq’s role in the entire region. Based upon some of the questions that were asked after Webb’s opening statement, that also seems to be the sentiment of others as well.

By: vjp

vjp — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:28:58 +0000

The call was at noon today.

By: not glenn croshaw

not glenn croshaw — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:25:05 +0000

when did this call take place

By: linda b

linda b — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:18:15 +0000

so jim when are the troops coming home? and just what is the mission?
bring them home now.