Is Iraq going to fall?

[spence]

Originally Posted by Jim in CT

Obama inherited a stabilizing Iraq, thanks to the Surge (which Obama and Hilary both mocked, by the way). Obama implemented the withdrawal which occurred on his watch, and the effects have not been favorable. It's absolutely fair to hold him accountable for that, as he had some choices available.

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