Reply #19: We have two choices left in Iraq.

[Forkboy]

We can get out and leave it a clusterfuck.

We can stay and be in the middle of the clusterfuck.

Anyone who wants us to stay in the middle of it is a fool.And even leaving a "residual" force is dangerous.We are NOT wanted there,and any presence,large or small,will continue to cause us trouble and make us less safe,not more.

Our "national interests" means oil,plain and simple.If it's not,and we're worried about terrorism,it seems that our presence is sparking a hell of a large backlash against us,one that would surely be lessened if we were not in the region militarily.

So far,no candidate can have a foolproof plan for Iraq because there is no such thing.We have only bad options to choose from,and we need to bite the bullet sooner rather than later on this.All the plans are a matter of guess work.I think Hillary's idea (and she's not alone in it) is a dangerous one,as is anyone's who thinks we need to stay.

Now,having said all of that,we shouldn't put too much stock in any op-ed,especially ones that features the phrase "almost doesn't say" in it's headline. ;)