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Originally Posted by ylwjacket
I agree. Even if there should not be a timetable, "back off" is arrogant.
In that position, you should absolutely expect to be asked that question every time you step out there.
A response like that certainly does not build support for the war at home.
The same exact ground result as we currently have, but delivered by a leader who most people didn't think was a prick, would be wonders for support. But, you have a porcupine be the guy at the microphone, and, like or not, support wanes.
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Exactly.... my first instinct to a comment like "back off" is F You. Total arrogance and poor choice of words on Rumsfeld's part... and also very defensive realizing that people are getting pissed that there have been no exit strategies or remote ideas of when things will "get better" and troops can come home. Not a way to win support at all.