Bush War Polls Fall Among Troops

American Chronicle: The Commander in Chief Has Lost the Troops: "The Commander in Chief Has Lost the Troops
Kevin Zeese
February 28, 2006

Nearly Three-Quarters of US Troops in Iraq Say End the Occupation Within a Year.

A unique poll of active duty troops in Iraq shows a huge disconnect between the Commander in Chief and his troops in battle. It is evident that the President views the war very differently then the troops on the ground. The loss of the troops may be the final straw in the illegal occupation turned into a failed war. The foreign policy establishment had already told the President they thought the Iraq War was a mistake. The people have been saying the war was a mistake. All that is left are President Bush and the hawkish leaders of the two parties – only they are calling for staying the course or sending more troops.

A poll by Le Moyne College and Zogby shows that if you want to support the troops you should be calling for an end to the war. An overwhelming majority, 72% of American troops serving in Iraq think the U.S. should exit the country within the next year. Among Reserves 90% favor withdrawal compared to 83% of the National Guard, 70% of the Army, and 58% of the Marines. Moreover, about three-quarters of National Guard and Reserve units favor withdrawal within 6 months."

Well, so, if you call for withdrawal, exactly how are you NOT supporting the troops? And if you are a troop calling for withdrawal, are you supporting the troops? Or should we all just be listening to our omnipotent leaders whispering in our ears?