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Originally Posted by Plato
But seriously, we can't just jump out. What would that do to Iraq?
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Probably simply hasten the inevitable full-scale civil war, and possibly ending Iraq as we know it.
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What would it do for our relationship with Iraq?
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Ask an Iraqi. My impression is that they're none too happy about us being there, certainly not happy about the world's largest military/colonial base, either. Or, did I miss the bit where they greeted us with flowers?
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What would it do to our relationship with our allys? Our enemies?
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Oh, sure,
NOW we start worrying about how this looks? Where were you in early '03?
The damage is done. We can't begin to repair anything rep-wise, until we clearly demonstrate that we can admit we made a mistake.
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Then compare that with if we slowly pull out.
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I surely am.
Here's a test: Find the nearest pit bull. Hit him on the head with a bat a few times. Stick your genitalia in its mouth. Now, choose how quickly you wish to withdraw...