AFL-CIO Says Bush Ignoring Will of The People On Iraq War

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AFL-CIO Says Bush Ignoring Will of The People On Iraq War

By Doug Cunningham

AFL-CIO President John Sweeney says George W. Bush sending 20,000 more troops to Iraq ignores the will of the American people and perpetuates the administration’s flawed Iraq policy. Sweeney says what’s needed in Iraq is an expansion of political and diplomatic efforts, not an increase in U.S. military presence. Iraq needs sustainable social and economic development with a guarantee of fundamental labor and trade union rights, Sweeney says, and there can be no military solution involving American troops until there’s political will to stop the violence. American policy in Iraq has been based on false premises and wishful thinking since the beginning. Meanwhile Wisconsin Democratic U.S. Senator Russ Feingold says Congress should use the power of the purse to force a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Feingold says that can be done without endangering U.S. troops in Iraq. Feingold said the American people made it clear during the elections that they want U.S. troops out of Iraq and its now up to Congress to respond to carry out the will of the people. American policy in Iraq has been based on false premises and wishful thinking since the beginning.


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....Mr. Sweeney....one could also view bushcos' timing of this escalation as a frontal assult on the new Congress AND the American people....

....wasn't the timing of Rummys' departure based on domestic political reasons, namely the election?....

....why couldn't one also conclude that this escalation, at least in part, is designed to test the resolve and will of the new Congress and the Dems?....

....it's like bushco is saying, '...alright America/Dems, you don't like my war?...then I'll give you more war!'

Bring the troops home.

but why does he say this? How does this help get better job benefits, safety, or job conditions for AFL-CIO members? This type of thing (involving themselves in non-union activities) is why many union members are so turned off.

Our country has been hijacked by a madman.