Iraq; Reversing the Surge - A Good Sign?

Here is some possible good news from Iraq....

From Conservative Voice --

The first big test of security gains linked to the U.S. troop buildup in Iraq is at hand. The military has started to reverse the 30,000-strong troop increase and commanders are hoping the drop in insurgent and sectarian violence in recent months – achieved at the cost of hundreds of lives – won't prove fleeting.

Between January and July – on a schedule not yet made public – the force is to shrink further to 15 brigades. The total number of U.S. troops will likely go from 167,000 now to 140,000-145,000 by July, six months before President Bush leaves office and a new commander in chief enters the White House. More....

Much to the dismay of democrats, liberals and most of the world - the "Troop Surge" did work, and while I am all for our troops coming home as soon as possible, I wonder if now is the right time to start.


Violence is down, Iraqi citizens are continuing to help our troops flush out extremists and lead them to weapon caches, but will the Iraqi's step up or will the terrorists spin the draw down into a propaganda victory?