Iraq: The Case of Cutting and Running

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The Case of Cutting and Running

[/ QUOTE ]Why do some folks always append "running" to the term "cutting"? I do not consider myself as "running" from anything (except mistakes) when I'm folding a hand in poker and cutting my losses.

"Running" implies cowardice.

A mistaken assumption as far as poker (or Iraq) is concerned.

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I do admire people who can form coherent thoughts and communicate them well. link

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Then perhaps you'd also be interested in this "Foreign Affairs" article where Edward Luttwak, who's no dove, expands on the rationalisation of disengagement.