Now that the Democrats are the majority will the troops be coming home this weekend?
923565
No, they dont take office until January and even after that they arent going to "cut and run" like everybody says.  The troops will come home much sooner than if the GOP still had control though.
700579
I agree in general. You are right in that a lot of the newly elected individuals were moderate and hopefully the things which can and will be done will be more along the mainstream of what is necessary for our nation. I do think we need a new strategy with Iraq but we can not just leave. I just hope the traditional method of the democrats is not the norm. The Dems have historically felt that through taxation they could solve anything. So hopefully those in office will work in a bi partisan effort to solve the issues before them.
887661
This is true my husband came back from Iraq with nothing, no money, no health insurance etc.. We hear stories of fellow veterans that got screwed too. It's disgusting. Democrats are the only hope for veterans. If you don't believe me, look at the voting records of our leaders. Vote Democratic on Tuesday, it's the only way to really support the troops. \n\nI was a republican before the army experience now I see the hypocrisy and lies. Read to reports, read the voting records.
702319
You will not be wrong. Have a little faith in the intelligence of the American people. They will do the right thing and vote for the Democrats.
941576
No, actually B. B, the move to the center will help the country, I see a future now and the last 6 years I saw none. Just more war and more restrictions of our freedoms. I think this will be guarded better with the moderate democrats then it was with the moderate repuglicans.
211792
bush. I wish the troops were home. I hope they come home soon.
899338
The dems have a majority now, and its only dems who want a draft.... so you can thank all the idiotic masses that voted democrat who thought they were going to pull out of iraq, not draft everyone for it. The dems played you all like fiddles.\n\nYAK- with a draft, they will certainly cut re-enlistment bonuses and other benies. its a sure fire way to destroy the fighting effectiveness of the military, cut benies, and fill it with undesirable pukes who dont want to fight or would rather collaborate with the enemy like their liberal buddies did, anyone remember kerry?
952157
If they cut funds, expect a body count double the current.  We are barely accomplishing mission with what we have there now.  Cut funding and the Democrats will have killed many Soldiers.  \n\nI pray it does not happen.  If it does, the Dems are going to have blood on their hands...the'll prob blame it on Bush though...
951228
Trust me.  He has only used that pen once in his presidency so far, but I know he's stocking up on ink as we speak.  He will not bring our troops home early as it would cause a middle east disaster.  The lib dems have the war power act behind them (its never in history been used though), and that'd give him 30 days to continue fighting and then 60 to withdraw.  However, no Dem in the world that wants to keep their job would enact that, FAR too controversial
879747
Given that Bush has agreed to a speedy withdraw, I think its going to be a combo of Go Long and Home.\n\nHome -  a huge number of troops will finally come home.\nLong - I believe there will be US presence for a long time.  One is to help transition(there would be even more chaos w/o US forces).  Secondly, establish a US base like Okinawa, Frankfurt and many others around the world.\n\nI would've voted not to go there in the first place.  Since we're in this mess, I would have to vote for the Home (withdraw large numbers and keep some there until Iraq is able to manage things).
713310
Let's hope so.even now the right wing propaganda machine is working hard to let people forget and blame everything on the Democrats.\nAccusing the Democrats of somehow being in bed with the terrorists even.While even Bush spoke out strongly against this notion saying Democrats will defend America.\nThe United states needs to be strong and the right wing must stop labeling fellow Americans as the enemy because then the terrorist win.If Americans start to fight Americans Osama is really happy
816646
By the looks of it, it will be pretty soon. I tried to reason with a Democrat about that last night before bed but it was like talking to a wall. Every time I said something she just made up reasons for her selfish actions. I am really scared for this country and the road it has decided to take. The worse thing about it, is that no matter how often you try to talk logic to them they just go on doing and supporting the rotten things that they do. \n\nGod Help Us All.\n\nP.S. Don't listen to all this Dem B.S. You are right, this is a happy day for everyone that hates the USA. Our old buddy Ossama is happy tonight. His job just got made easier now.
866937
They will probably take away the Bush tax cuts.  Heck, somebody better get some revenue flowing back into Washington.  For the last several years, our tax money has been flying to Iraq as fast as we can print it.\n\nOf course, when the Democrats do the responsible thing about getting this country's financial house in order, the Republicans will point their fingers and call them tax and spend liberals.  \n\nI hope there is an electorate there to remind them that the Democrats may have to tax but only because the Republicans have spent so liberally and irresponsibly.
477324
Yes and No-- Yes because it is quite clear that the number of soon-to-be contested seats in the House and Senate races will be filled by many Democrats, thus bringing an end to GOP majority in either chamber.  No for the reason that George W. Bush IS and WILL BE our President for the next 2+ years, so it's not like their aspirations won't at least be acknowledged by those in the White House.  Bush's approval ratings aren't enough to gauge how many seats will "go blue" in November, so we'll all just have to wait and see...
868331
John Kerry statement didn't make any difference to me. \n\nMy "problem" with the Dems at this point is I don't have any idea where they stand. I hear them say they have a plans to bring the troops home, but when pressed they say 'we have to stay and finish, but bring the troops home as fast as possible.' When pressed for details I'm told 'Just elect us and see.'.\n\nI'm not voting for anyone until I know where they stand. So far all the Dems have said is vote against Bush. I don't vote against a person I vote FOR a person and right now the Dems don't have a person to vote FOR.
935536
the Democratic party can ask bush all they want to bring home the troops . but its all up to him not them. if we brought them home today in less than a week there would be another attack on us soil . trust me ive been to iraq. those people are nuts
912064
It's a tossup.  As a loyal Democrat, I fear that the left wing loonies, wanting Al Sharpton's blessings, will embark on some politically suicidal path.  Or try to pull the troops out now.  They have to find some common ground with Bush.  Bush, for his part, needs to reach out to them.  I see neither event happening.\n\nHey, maybe they will surprise us.  But I think not...