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Commentary : USA Republicans and Democrats working for electoral gains
munaeem | 17 January, 2007 14:06
The United Arab Emirates' Al Khaleej said the US Republicans and Democrats are both working for political and election gains through Iraq.
The pro-government daily added in its editorial that Bush's decision to send additional troops to Iraq came contrary to recommendations by his top military leaders who realize that this would lead to more losses and deterioration.
"The American president's decision goes against the winds of American public opinion that prefers to withdraw their forces," it said, insisting the Bush decision renews support for the extremists in the Republican Party and reflects Bush's own fanaticism and obstinacy.
The "extremists" supporting Bush's escalation in Iraq are seeking election in top positions in the US, the daily argued, "and the Democrats' moves to confront this strategy stem from political, not national, calculations."
"If they were based on national calculations, the Democrats' position would be unified and based on military advice on how to work, as well as on popular support," it suggested. "But the eyes of the partisans are focused on the next elections and how to win. And in the process of this power struggle, the American reputation declines and Iraq is being destroyed."
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