Hello Ron, More war crimes will be committed in Iraq, under the flag of USA, for sure, as long as USA stay and does not win.
Should USA leave Iraq, and neglect its self-burdened responsibility, betray its allies, and forfeit the worth of its words, events will deteriorate even more, but only until exhaustion.
On above I trust we can agree, or not.
I do not believe the USA will win in Iraq, because the USA track record in prolonged and nuanced conflict is not good since 1945.
On <<And China's unwillingness to rein in their client state, N. Korea, is representative of the desire of some Chinese leaders to continue to use it as a pawn in their "great game" they are trying to play out in Asia. And don't tell me that China doesn't have "pull" in N. Korea. They have plenty, but they CHOOSE not to utilize it.>>
... you seriously over-value China's pull/push vis a vis N.Korea. As I related to you many years ago, the N.Koreans are fundamentalists, as indicated by willingness to commit suicide in submarine rather than be captured. Think about it, which nations regular armed forces is willing to do that these days?
China is busy with its own needs, starting off with the feeding, clothing, housing, and educating of 1.3 billion folks every day.
Under the circumstances, who is insane enough to pick a as still needless fight with them, until if / when it becomes absolutely necessary? Well, apparently America.
But then America is also in Iraq.
Chugs, J |
