11-11-2007, 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by garysher  With perfect hindsight it would have been far better to go into Iraq with overwhelming force, 500,000+ men, and state from the outset that there would be no elections for 5 years.
During that time Iraq would be run as a US/UN protectorate, the country would be rebuilt and terrorists would be routed out and dealt with mercilessly.
The surge has proven that, with enough force, terrorist activity can be contained.
The US/Britain made the mistake of trying to be nice guys, rushing to hand control back to the Iraqis, draft a Constitution, hold elections, etc.
We also made the mistake of thinking they care enough about their own freedom and democracy to fight for it. | I basically agree with you here; however, I'm not so sure about your last paragraph. I haven't really discussed the war with any of the Iraqis who work in our compound, but I have to believe the average Iraqi wants freedom and democracy. They certainly love our US dollars. |
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