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While many on this BB would probably consider me a conservative I think of myself as a Libertarian so I read the plan with great interest. First and foremost, I applaud the Libertarian Party for putting together a plan. I too think W needs to set out milestones for a withdrawal. Unfortunately, I disagree with too many of the LP precepts so I also disagree with the end result.

A few examples of things I disagree with. 1.) Techweenie’s assertion that there is a “leadership vacuum”. Rather I contend he doesn’t like the way W is handling the situation. 2.) LP starts by saying that there is low troop morale. Poppy Cock! Moral is terrific. I just attended a high level briefing with a 2 VERY high ranking USMC Generals and I can assure that that the Corp is more than fine. 3.) “The so-called “insurgents” are primarily Iraqis who have taken up arms against the occupying forces in order to protect themselves and reclaim their nation.” More Poppy Cock! These are political and religious extremists that want not only all Western personnel out of the Middle East, they want all Western Culture and influence gone from the Middle East and from the face of the Earth, if they really had their way.

I think we need more discourse like what the LP is generating. They are NOT whining with this plan. They are trying to provide answers. That is a lot more than we can say about all the liberals and most of the conservatives.