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To: American Spirit who wrote (69559)	6/18/2006 3:11:03 PM
From: puborectalis	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 173976

I honestly believe that once we "cut and run" (which is not what we're advocating as this war is over 4 years old) that the Iraqis have a chance to get it together.We're a lightning rod for insurgents and terrorists. Why not test out this strategy.........after all our Civil war resolved and we didn't have the British occupying our country at the time.

To: American Spirit who wrote (69559)	6/19/2006 1:13:50 AM
From: RMF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 173976

American Spirit....I think I have to disagree with you on whether a majority of Iraqis want us out. I think the Kurds are happy to have us there. We allow them to further consolidate their autonomy and keep things in the south from spreading toward them. I think a solid majority of the Sunnis don't want us to leave, because they aren't crazy about the Shiite militias running unchecked. I think at least a good 40% of the Shiites don't want us out immediately either. I haven't heard Sistani saying we should get out and I think he speaks for a pretty solid chunk of the Shiites. I think MOST Iraqis HATE us, but I think they'd also prefer to stick with the devil they know than what's behind door #2.