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To: JDN who wrote (188434)12/3/2006 3:39:08 PM
From: D. Long  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 794001
 
Nam we imbedded with S.Vietnamese and became like brothers, they protected us same as we protected them within the unit

In Nam, there was a mutually threatening external force - North Vietnam. In Iraq, there just isn't any existential threat that is a source of mutual interest. The Shiites know they hold the keys to the kingdom. A point may come when certain elements feel they are strong enough to take it and weather the storm of civil war that follows. I think that point is pretty close.

I changed my mind. We should have offed Sadr.



To: JDN who wrote (188434)12/3/2006 5:03:32 PM
From: Ish  Respond to of 794001
 
<< But, if there is a concern, then just imbed with KURDS who seem to have their act together and apparently are very favorable toward Americans. jdn>>

Had a friend who trained police in Iraq as a civilian contractor. He really enjoyed his time when he was in the Kurds area. People were nice and friendly and covered the Americans backs. He did say you better carry a gun in their area, they think you're nuts if you don't.


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