Re: Why, oh why, are we still in Iraq?
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From an ethnocentric point of view.... so what? What does that have to do with us?
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Well, wouldn't it be a waste of blood and treasure if we pull out before the Iraqis can handle themselves?
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From a more compassionate point of view.... are you really convinced that they ever will be "ready"? How will we know? And more importantly, are you convinced that our staying there will insure their readiness?
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1) Yes, there will be a point when they're "ready".
2) IMO, it would be when the Iraqis are able to repel several major terrorist attacks by themselves. I'm sure the military/political have a certain goal in mind, tho.
3) Not sure what you meant by your third question. Presently, I don't think the Iraqi military is quite ready to handle what will be thrown at it when the U.S. leaves, so a military presence is still needed. Hope that answers your questions.
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