pudge's Journal: Democrats and Timetables

I am not crazy about the Democratic plan to have a bill to fund the war, but only for a few months if certain conditions are not met. I would proobably vote against it in the Congress. But I think I would sign it if I were President: it doesn't weaken the President's position, it funds the war for now. I suppose if Bush was confident he could get a better bill, a veto might be forthcoming, but ... beggars can't be choosers.

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about timetables

[NeMon'ess]

Were administration officials saying by August it will be a fair time to judge if the surge is working? It sounds like they're now saying September or October, yes?

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[pudge]

I don't recall them ever saying when it would be fair to judge it. It might not be for years. However, I think they did predict some sort of noticable effects in 6+ months.

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[NeMon'ess]

About when did they say that? April, March, or earlier?