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The Urge to Surge - Political Cover or Escalation?

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A Bush administration official has admitted that this 'surge option is more of a political decision than a military one.' It was a clear sign of exasperation with Bush when an administration official admits that Bush is willing to sacrifice American troops and Iraqi civilians in order to protect his own delusions.

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