Created Mon 17th Nov 2008 3:43pm PST by
nadine_dr_computer

Will President Obama make good on his promise to end the Iraq War in 16 months from inauguration?
Background: Throughout the campaign, he said repeatedly, "I will end this war," and he outlined an unconditional, sixteen-month timetable to withdraw US combat forces.
The questions is will President Obama keep his promise, will all combat forces be removed from Iraq by 1159pm May 19 2010; exactly 16 months from when he takes office.
See settlement details for exact number of troop withdrawls to count as a yes.
The questions is will President Obama keep his promise, will all combat forces be removed from Iraq by 1159pm May 19 2010; exactly 16 months from when he takes office.
See settlement details for exact number of troop withdrawls to count as a yes.
Settlement details:In order to fulfill and be yes. The US military forces in Iraq that remain must be considered training forces not combat forces. As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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- Predictions: 85 |
Comments: 13
Suspend date: Wed 19th May 2010 7:59pm PST (25 weeks to go)
Initial likelihoods: Yes: 20%
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Created Mon 17th Nov 2008 3:44pm PST by
nadine_dr_computer
Settlement requested Thu 26th Feb 9:13pm PST by
Erik
: Please settle as "No"
Obama says Iraq pullout by Aug 2010
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090227/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq_19
Obama says Iraq pullout by Aug 2010
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090227/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq_19
Suspend date: Wed 19th May 2010 7:59pm PST (25 weeks to go) details
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score: 10
Washington Post 27 weeks ago
SYDNEY -- Australia will formally end its military mission in Iraq at the end of July, the armed forces chief announced Monday, bringing the country's involvement in one war to a close even as it prepares to send more troops
score: 10
CNN 29 weeks ago
official said. The U.S. military has said Mosul is the last urban stronghold of al Qaeda in Iraq. The Iraqi government and the U.S. military are assessing the situation in Mosul ahead of a June 30 deadline for combat troops to withdraw from population
score: 10
CNN 29 weeks ago
official said. The U.S. military has said Mosul is the last urban stronghold of al Qaeda in Iraq. The Iraqi government and the U.S. military are assessing the situation in Mosul ahead of a June 30 deadline for combat troops to withdraw from population
score: 10
CNN 29 weeks ago
official said. The U.S. military has said Mosul is the last urban stronghold of al Qaeda in Iraq. The Iraqi government and the U.S. military are assessing the situation in Mosul ahead of a June 30 deadline for combat troops to withdraw from population
score: 10
CNN 29 weeks ago
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A suicide bomb was detonated near a coffee shop in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Friday, killing at least six people, an Interior Ministry official said

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"Under the Obama-Biden plan, a residual force will remain in Iraq and in the region to conduct targeted counter-terrorism missions against al Qaeda in Iraq and to protect American diplomatic and civilian personnel."
According to the plan Obama has outlined, all troops will not be removed in 16 months.
http://www.gulfnews.com/region/Iraq/10280783.html
Baghdad: Iraqis went to polls on Saturday to vote in the country's provincial elections, with a massive participation from Sunni Arabs and women
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090227/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq_19
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