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somerfrost · #1 07-08-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Without the support of moderate Muslim nations Iraq will find itself in the same situation as South Viet Nam.
This quagmire will not end militarily. No way, despite the best efforts to train an Iraqi military (remember ARVN's?) or an Iraqi police force. Pipe dream, that.

I agree...maybe a radical suggestion? Give the opportunity to relocate to all Iraqis willing...then pull out!

Downthestretch55 · #2 07-08-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by somerfrost

I agree...maybe a radical suggestion? Give the opportunity to relocate to all Iraqis willing...then pull out!

Maybe, but I'd go with a United Islamic (moderate) peace keeping force.
It would be a tough job to bring consensus, and the US shouldn't take the lead, maybe Jordan and the Saudis, and Indonesia.
The Secretary of State needs to get off her bunzollas and start talking to some people. It wouldn't hurt if she used her buttocks for more than brain storage and sitting while she watches from the sidelines.
Fact: Condi has no balls.

somerfrost · #3 07-08-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Maybe, but I'd go with a United Islamic (moderate) peace keeping force.
It would be a tough job to bring consensus, and the US shouldn't take the lead, maybe Jordan and the Saudis, and Indonesia.
The Secretary of State needs to get off her bunzollas and start talking to some people. It wouldn't hurt if she used her buttocks for more than brain storage and sitting while she watches from the sidelines.
Fact: Condi has no balls.

Well, Condi takes her orders from GWB...I doubt he's had an original thought since he became President. I agree that we need a multi-national Islamic presence...but that takes statesmanship from the US...an oxymoron! Geez...the spelling police are out!

timmgirvan · #4 07-08-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by somerfrost

Well, Condi takes her orders from GWB...I doubt he's had an original thought since he became President. I agree that we need a multi-national Islamic presence...but that takes statesmanship from the US...an axymoron!

The OXYMORON is the multi-national Islamic presence(herding mean cats)

#5 07-08-2007, 09:02 PM

TImm: my 2 pennies...
The NY Times would be considered more liberal but it is a great paper. There is no paper in this country that does a better job reporting foreign affairs. If you dont read it, your missing out. The NY Times Science section is very good also. I cant think of a paper that has better writers.

The Wall Street Journal is also excellent... what happens down the road remains to be seen.

I also think the guy on FOX on Sunday morning does an excellent job interviewing. He is very well read and if a question yields an answer he did not expect, he is immediately on it with unscripted questions that are very good. He is excellent at catching contradictions. The guy is very good at this.
Fox craters with the O'Reilly and that other entertainer. And will someone please kick Lou Dobbs in the groin. CNN is just horrid. Charlie Rose on PBS is very good for late night stuff as long as he does not have one of his artsy/fartsy friends on. I also enjoy George Will. One of the few conservatives commentators that actually understands science.

sham · #6 07-08-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by timmgirvan

The OXYMORON is the multi-national Islamic presence(herding mean cats)

I agree. Won't ever happen. Every nation in the region has a differing agenda and most are probably too afraid of Iran to participate. I got it. We get an Israeli security force to tamp down violence while the US military scampers clear.

timmgirvan · #7 07-08-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sham

I agree. Won't ever happen. Every nation in the region has a differing agenda and most are probably too afraid of Iran to participate. I got it. We get an Israeli security force to tamp down violence while the US military scampers clear.

Which strenghtens the Jihadists forces...as now they have a single enemy! I do believe that we'll never be free from the terrorists. So, we have to fight them somewhere!

Downthestretch55 · #8 07-09-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Which strenghtens the Jihadists forces...as now they have a single enemy! I do believe that we'll never be free from the terrorists. So, we have to fight them somewhere!

timm.
Are you stating that all Islamic people are radical Jihadist forces?
You might be surprised to find that the majority of the people of that faith are not, anymore than all Christians are Crusaders.

So...your solution to this debacle besides "never ending war"?