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To: GST who wrote (152660)11/26/2004 12:32:29 AM
From: skinowski  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
It is true that Iraqi campaign involved serious risks... By removing the Saddam Hussein's dictatorship we created a possibility to help establish over there a "normal" political system -- but at the same time - true - we created an opportunity for assorted Islamists and professional revolutionary jihadis to try to capture power.

What I do not understand, is why some people seem to be so absolutely certain that extremists and crazies would be victorious over the US - and over the many Iraqis who would like some normalcy in their country.

My bet is that Iraq will stabilize, and the extremists will suffer a defeat - just as they did in Afghanistan. From what I can see, they are not in such a great shape in Pakistan either.



To: GST who wrote (152660)11/26/2004 5:48:39 AM
From: Ish  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
((<the insurgents and criminals aren't to blame> That is correct Ish -- they are not to blame -- ))

I'd like to have you on my jury when I shoot someone. No personal responsibility.


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