Reply #6: No.

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There are (were) only two ways to have a solution of our choosing in Iraq: find, arm and organize Iraqis who are willing to fight for it; or put together an outside force willing and able to impose it on the Iraqis.

It is too late for the former, if it was ever possible. As for the latter the costs would be high and it might also prove impossible. The Turks could possibly, if they were willing, assemble a large enough force (and use enough force) to impose some semblance of order, if nothing more, on the Iraqis. I doubt that even with the temptation of Iraqi oil that the Turks would be willing. I do expect however that the Turks will establish a "buffer zone" in northern Iraq when we eventually "cut and run", be that ten months or ten years from now.

What Kerry says now and what he does as president may be two different things. Running on a "cut and run NOW" platform may not be the best way to get elected. Hey, it's politics and we must win, even at the cost of a little deception. Of course Kerry may actually believe what he says but I expect that he will come to his senses when confronted with the realities of our position.