Via Think Progress, I came across a New York Times article that states the Bush adminstration is currently developing plans to keep about 50,000 U.S. troops in Iraq for an indefinite period of time.
How indefinite? According to Retired Gen. Barry McCaffery, it's likely that the U.S. will keep 50,000 to 70,000 troops there for at least the next decade.
The next decade: sounds about right. Correct, Mr. Rumsfeld? Mr. Vice President?
Rumsfeld, February 7, 2003: "It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months."Cheney, March 16, 2003: "I think it will go relatively quickly, ... (in) weeks rather than months."
Unfortunately the military is also cutting back big time on people. The AF is cutting 40000 over the next 5 years or so and the Navy has already been cutting back significantly in the past couple of years. Doing more with less which is why I'm jumping out as soon as possible. Been to Iraq once...Don't feel like going back again.
Yeah big suprise. Look how many troops will still have in S. Korea, Japan and Germany.