It looks like President Bush's main ally in Iraq is on the way out. Yesterday's announcement by the British government served notice that Her majesty's army will reduce troop numbers in Iraq by 10% this spring. Currently 8,500 British soldiers serve in Iraq, down from 46,000 in 2003. I think it's safe to say that Bush's "coalition of the willing" is no longer willing.Good. This is Bush's war alone, really.
Image courtesy Bob Englehart
2 comments:
The Brits could be preparing for a pre-emptive strike against Iran
shortly, if they are not already in Iran. Remember the 'Downing Street Memo' vis-a-vis Iraq?
Raised Eyebrows!
NEAC
You've got to remember the Brits have been in Iraq before, and they got booted out early in the 20th century. They want to disengage as soon as possible.
Onanite
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