Australia Tips Bush's Hand...No TROOP WITHDRAW FROM IRAQ

Want to know what Bush is planning in Iraq...look to our allies, or what is left of them in Iraq. We will not be seeing our troops brought home, Bush is planning to either ignore the Baker Recommendations, or to Cherry Pick from them. For proof, see Prime Minister Howard's words in the Australian Press.

Howard confident US not planning Iraq quick exit
http://www.abc.net.au/news/

Prime Minister John Howard says he expects the United States to change its tactics in Iraq, but insists that does not mean its planning a quick exit.

The Federal Opposition has seized on the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) report released overnight in America.

The Federal Opposition has seized on the Iraq Survey Group (ISG) report released overnight in America.

It was produced by a bipartisan panel, led by the Republican former secretary of state James Baker, which said the situation in Iraq is grave and deteriorating and a new approach is needed.

Opposition defence spokesman Robert McClelland agrees.

"It is quite clear from the report that Australia is the only country not developing a strategy to remove their troops from Iraq," he said.

Mr Howard disputes that.

"I'm quite certain the Americans are going to reorganise their approach in different ways in Iraq but I'm quite certain the bottom line will still be they're not going to precipitately withdraw," he said.

Personal note-The Baker Recommendations are "Stay The Course on Steroids" and is a propaganda piece who's primary purpose is to fool America into giving Bush MORE TIME.