] I.e. i think the basic concept is sound, but the rhetoric and
] timing surrounding it are, as you say, "shamefully political."
] -k]

That's the crux of it. Are that many troops in Europe unnecessary in the post-cold war world? Yes. Will it help you cut military costs, and channel more resources to Iraq/Afghanistan? Yes. So focus on that, and not this better alliances/protects against terrorism crap.

Don't piss in my face and tell me it raining.

RE: Bush: Moving Troops home to fight terrorism?