Republican Paul Ryan Joins the “Six More Months” Club
Welcome aboard the bandwagon Rep. Ryan!
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan returned Thursday from a trip to Iraq, expressing support for the new U.S. strategy and buildup there but warning that “it is our last chance to get this right” before going to “Plan B” and starting to withdraw troops.
“This whole thing is a big gamble, but it’s probably the best gamble to take before throwing in the towel and allowing sectarian genocide to take over,” said Ryan, who was visiting Iraq for the first time. “I personally give this three to six months to find out. - MJS
Never mind that the administration has been saying “six more months” for three years now Rep. Ryan, or that they’ll be saying “six more months” next year. Everyone knows you’re just trying to CYA when the escalation doesn’t work out without offending anyone in your party too much.