Permanent Bases in Iraq?
Walter Posch in Middle East Policy (Fall 2006, p. 109) lays out the evidence that the U.S. is indeed making plans to remain in Iraq for some years. One of the most disgusting pieces of evidence he offers is how members of Congress are now protesting against “permanent” bases, but silently acquiescing in “enduring” bases in a slight of hand they are confident no member of the press can ever figure out.