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Originally Posted by spence
Didn't we negotiate with terrorists during the surge?
Iraq wanted us to leave and most Americans wanted us to leave. Given how broken the country was/is I don't see how any US action short of a continued occupation could provide the kind of stability you seem to think is reasonable.
The simple fact is the Iraqi people have to step up and do this themselves. The world can help, but you can't make the horse drink...
-spence
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"most Americans wanted us to leave."
Most Americans would like tax rates of zero. That's why we are a republic, and not a pure democracy, we don't put everything to a referendum.
"I don't see how any US action short of a continued occupation could provide the kind of stability you seem to think is reasonable."
I agree. I supported a long term, small occupying force. And that term, "occupying", is a little offensive to the kids whose boots are on the ground. We weren't there for conquest, or I'd have an oil well with my name on it.
"stability you seem to think is reasonable"
Spence, you tell me, is the stability I envision not a worthwhile goal? Given what happened on 09/11, do you disagree when I say we can't allow the jihadists to control a nation? I cannot wait to hear your response. You're OK with the jihadists taking over Iraq, or with the kooks in Iran taking over Iraq?
I got 20 emails yesterday from citizens I be-friended when I was there. None of them understands why we left, and sure as hell, it puts those who helped us, at great risk now that we aren't there to protect them. When the jihadists take control Spence, what do you suppose happens to the Iraq citizens who helped us?
That seems to be a pattern with your hero, ask the Pakistani doctor who helped us catch Bin laden. Oh that's right, you can't ask him, we let the Pakistanis throw him in prison instead of bringing him here and giving him the $25 million reward he earned...and then continue to give them foreign aid.
Kudos to you and Obama, Spence. Kudos.
It's an absolute joke.