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2007-01-28 Iraq

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Posted by ryuge 2007-01-28 07:11|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The analysis is defective by leaving out step 5 1/2: victory. South Viet Nam was as independent in 1974 as South Korea was in 1954, both had survived being overwhelmed and incorporated into the communist North. All the South required was continued supplies and occasional air support, which was denied by Congress, leading to the success of the Northern invasion of 1975. This was truly the betrayal of an ally.
The problem with Iraq is no one really knows what is going on there, victory, defeat, civil war or mere anarchy.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2007-01-28 11:14|| 2007-01-28 11:14|| Front Page Top

#2 The problem with Iraq is no one really knows what is going on there, victory, defeat, civil war or mere anarchy.

Some of each I'm afraid. We're western infidels performing a constabulary role while attempting to rebuild the economy and infrastructure of a ravaged middle eastern ghetto, beset with insurgent problems from both Iran and Syria. If this were not challenge enough, add to it a "super sized" portion of traditional muzzie sectarian hate and affinity for violence and senseless butchery.

Posted by Besoeker 2007-01-28 13:33|| 2007-01-28 13:33|| Front Page Top

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