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The Democrats' disarray, the Republicans' delight

Can the opposition party come together on Iraq?

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  • Friday, December 2, 2005 04:34 PM

    no solutions

    D: If you go in, at least get U.N. approval.

    R: No, don't need it.

    D: If you go in, at least take enough troops.

    R: No, got what we need.

    D: If you go in, at least go with a large coalition.

    R: No, got all the coalition we need.

    D: Would you please let other countries help rebuild?

    R: No.

    D: Would you please let other countries help train Iraqi troops?

    R: No.

    D: Boy, things sure aren't looking good over there.

    R: Why are you so negative? Come up with some solutions, why don'tcha?

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