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To: TimF who wrote (281680)	3/24/2006 8:52:17 PM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1572329

re: but now that we are already there I don't advocate a cut and run strategy. "Cut and run strategy" is an obvious semantic argument. How about an "organized, timely withdrawal"? Or a "carefully planned, incremental revision of security responsibility to Iraqi troops and police"? Say, 6-12 months. re: I think if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have been an active supporter of the invasion, but I might not have been an active opponent either. Things have gone worse than I expected but I don't have the same opinion that you apparently have, that the situation has already been a disaster and is on the path to be a major disaster. I am sincerely glad that you have revised your opinion. I really hope that the next time, you and others like you will not be so eager for war. You may or may not admit you have learned a lesson, but I think you have. I don't think we can avoid the disaster that this policy has caused, but I do think that we can lessen the disaster by withdrawing asap. The Iraqi's deserve the opportunity for self determination, as ugly as that might now turn out. Our occupation of their country is just an obstacle, and a delay to their ultimate solution. Ultimately, they will pick their government, not us. Many, many others have failed in Mesopotamia before us... John