Reply #20: Wise words. It's time for the Iraqis to figure out where their country

[riderinthestorm]

is going: together or in a "loose federation" or split apart.

Without a brutal strongman to hold the place in check, it's inevitable. And since the US can't be the "strongman" (even as they are being brutal), the Iraqis themselves are going to have to duke this one out and come to a resolution. It's going to be bad no matter WHEN it happens - it will be a terrible time but I predict it is inevitable.

Best get it started sooner than later, and bring home our US troops, and let them at it.