the more realistic position would be to agree to a troop draw down when a select list of conditions are met.

Any talk about scheduling how a war will unfold is nothing more than political campaign rhetoric.

Just look how well things are going in Iraq!!!! The other war that was supposed to be ended when the troops went home. If you buy that one I have two more for you. With little or no coverage and screening by the media of what gets reported we the people seem satisfied. Ask the troops who are still there.

The enemy will wait out the USA in Afghanistan knowing the war plans time table (even sounds ridiculous)....the enemy has no political agenda so they can wait us out and then do as they please.

Another example? How about what is happening in Yemen? The new terror haven.

btk