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To: RetiredNow who wrote (251451)	9/15/2005 1:10:13 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573921

I actually think a civil war is exactly what is needed. It is time for the Kurds and Shiites to wipe the Sunnis out and pave the way for their own democracy. I agree, we have to get our troops out before that happens. Friedman wrote about this. He said that our troops are really holding back the floodgates on a civil war. When we leave, it will break through the floodgates. You are probably right. I definitely think our troops are interfering in the process. However, I also think the Kurds and Shia are very afraid of the Sunnis. Think about.......the Sunnis are a minority in terms of both the Kurds and the Shia, and yet, I bet the Sunnis have always been the warrior class in the area and there is a tradition of them subduing the Kurds and Shia. Psychology can play a major role in all of this. The Shia will have to get over their fears if they intend on subduing the Sunnis. ted

To: RetiredNow who wrote (251451)	9/16/2005 12:30:39 AM
From: SilentZ	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573921

> I actually think a civil war is exactly what is needed. It is time for the Kurds and Shiites to wipe the Sunnis out and pave the way for their own democracy. I agree, we have to get our troops out before that happens. Friedman wrote about this. He said that our troops are really holding back the floodgates on a civil war. When we leave, it will break through the floodgates. AND THAT'S GOOD??? No, that's sick, MM. Seriously. That's worse than Saddam. -Z