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To: JohnM who wrote (82265)	9/4/2008 10:01:33 PM
From: slacker711	Respond to of 542905

One part of the "awakening" so called, was the US paying and arming Sunni tribal groups to both defend against Al Q and attack them. As a completely predictable side effect, the Sunnis used the same arms and money to protect themselves against Shia. I am definitely not denying that there are multiple facets to the downturn in violence, but China's comment seems to entirely attribute it to the Sunni awakening, while simultaneously saying that violence will erupt if US troops will withdraw. I dont believe that is logically consistent. We could keep paying the Sunni tribes even as we draw down the troops. I doubt anybody thinks that would be a cure all for Iraq. I'm just saying give credit where credit is due and recognise the contributions that the surge made in bringing down violence. I am glad that Obama did so (even if he understandably doesnt give credit to McCain) and think more highly of him for it. Slacker