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2008-11-12 Iraq

US troops leave more security in hands of Iraqis

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2008-11-12 12:09|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [166 views ] Top

#1 The dems and the media have been calling for the Iraqi government to stand up for a few years now. Well, we are giving them the chance. They have the capability, the question is do they have the will.

Posted by remoteman 2008-11-12 12:29|| 2008-11-12 12:29|| Front Page Top

#2 I think the change was initiated last spring in Basra, when Maliki confronted the Shia thugs without our concurrence (supposedly) and before we thought the government forces were ready - and they handled the job pretty well (for an Arab army). To me that was like taking the training wheels off the bike and just running along with a hand on the back of the seat - there will be some spills but they're riding the bike themselves now.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-11-12 18:59|| 2008-11-12 18:59|| Front Page Top

#3 They will have their own country.

Posted by newc">newc 2008-11-12 21:42|| 2008-11-12 21:42|| Front Page Top

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