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Iraq
Iraqi VP: Foreign forces will withdraw from most Iraqi cities by the end of 2006
2006-07-03
Always assuming the Iraqi forces are up to the task, of course...
Posted by:Fred

#5  Big League coaching and money will make all the difference.
Posted by: 6   2006-07-03 13:36  

#4  ... but a swing-and-miss is likely right now.

That's why you get three swings ...
Posted by: Steve White   2006-07-03 10:53  

#3  meaningless

unless the Baghdad operation is a success, withdrawals in other cities are essentially unimportant
Posted by: mhw   2006-07-03 08:14  

#2  Iraqi forces may not be Ted Williams, but they seem to have attained competent AAA status, and deserve a trip to the Big Leagues.
Posted by: glenmore   2006-07-03 08:08  

#1  Iraqi forces may be "stepping up to the plate" but a swing-and-miss is likely right now.
Posted by: Captain America   2006-07-03 01:04  

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