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...Cheney Gives No Ground I was chilled and appalled by Vice President Dick Cheney's glib answers to TIME's interview questions [Oct. 30]. His comments related to the debacle in Iraq?"We're not looking for an exit strategy. We're looking for victory"?reflected the stubborn disconnect from reality that has characterized the Bush Administration's prosecution of the war. How much longer will Americans allow our leaders to repeat the tired and disingenuous rhetoric that ignores the depressing reality in Iraq? Mark Wardlaw Santa Rosa, California...
...agree with Cheney. anything short of total victory in Iraq is unacceptable. The coalition forces led by the U.S. Army need a renewed focus to simply, swiftly and smartly counter, decapitate and suppress the insurgency within a time frame and then go home. The pandering to the whims of insurgent leaders should stop. The much sought-after peace lies in the hands of the locals and will surface the moment they are allowed to take their destiny into their hands. The earlier they are allowed to do so, the better for the entire world. Segun Ogunleye Lagos...
...struck by the cavalier nature of Cheney's response when he was asked about his plans for after he leaves office. His intention to spend time with his family and go fishing is in striking contrast to the violence, suffering and death that will probably plague Iraq long after he retires. Because of his actions, there are thousands of men and women whose families have been denied the possibility of a reunion or a day of fishing. Jefferey Kaufmann Long Beach, California...
...carrots and sticks on Baghdad. And the White House will have its own internal fight between those who want to get on board this train and the "we-get-to-decide-these-things" crowd that resists outside authority of any kind. My bet is that Vice President Dick Cheney hasn't fought his last battle just...
...matter of months. Bush would do well to hold limited talks with both countries or, better still, allow Britain and France to do so. With the Iraqi albatross hanging around his neck, Bush cannot properly deal with Iran, Syria or North Korea. Stephen O. Obajaja Lagos, Nigeria Cheney Gives No Ground I was chilled and appalled by vice President Dick Cheney's glib answers to Time's interview questions [Oct. 30]. His comments related to the debacle in Iraq - "We're not looking for an exit strategy. We're looking for victory" - reflected the stubborn disconnect from reality that...