Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Yesterday, the tribal militia chief, Jalal Talbani suggested a timetable for withdrawal of US troops. Today, after meeting with Bush, a noted expert on Iraqi affairs, he stated that timetables are bad, very bad. Tomorrow, he will talk to the US press about how and why Iraqis find US wars and occupations to be very pleasurable and enjoyable. "In an interview with The Washington Post on Monday, Talabani said "at least from 40,000 to 50,000 American troops can be [withdrawn] by the end of this year."After meeting with Bush on Tuesday morning, Talabani joined the president in the East Room to deliver a different message. "We will set no timetable for withdrawal, Mr. President,"