Reply #37: And I wouldn't deny that we aren't fit to be doing any of this

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and I agree that the result of it all is going to be Failure, no matter what. I think it makes sense for us at least to make an effort to bring in the UN and NATO, who are better able than we are to maintain peace. And I agree with you that we need to be responsible for funding, for a long time.

I don't agree that the outcome is necessarily an oppressive theocracy or a Taliban-type regime, and I think it's in the world's interest to ensure it doesn't become a terrorist stronghold or more bloodshed will result there and elsewhere in the long run. I think we need a whole lot of help there, for the sake of Iraqi citizens and neighboring countries, if not our own.

I do see your points; I think it's just too dangerous not to try to salvage what we can, even as I watch the window of possibilities closing every day... I really fear an all-out world war. And I don't think any hope can begin until the Bush gang is out.