Stay the Course

[NewXD40fun]

Originally Posted by jeff221

There is no question or debate that when we leave Iraq and the entire middle east is going to explode in violance... But, the debate is wether or not staying any longer than tomorrow can prevent that explosion... I personally believe if we go, ever, that is bound to happen.. So we are left with two choices in that scenerio:

1) Leave, and let the chips fall where they may.
2) Stay, forever and hope we can keep the violance in check.

I CERTAINLY don't want #2, so in my mind we are left with #1... What is the other option?

Don't be stupid. Let the professionals handle it.


Tom

[jeff221]

Originally Posted by NewXD40fun

Don't be stupid. Let the professionals handle it.


Tom

I think it would be great to let the professionals handle it.. Haven't the generals been asking for Rumsfield to be removed and more troops be sent to Iraq?

Or are those not the "Professionals" you are refering too?

[beardman2]

Originally Posted by cucamelsmd15

I think you and beardman2 will agree though, the moment we pull out, it turns into full blown civil war. Im all for bring the troops home as soon as possible, but we are really between a rock and a hard place on this one...

I agree 100%. I hope things will change that will allow our peaceful pullout.

[VAXDGUY]

Originally Posted by lodraw

Now remember, we invaded Germany 61 years ago. Were still there. And for a dang good reason too.

Are the Russians going to come through the Fulda gap?

[one-eyed-fatman]

Originally Posted by NewXD40fun

Don't be stupid. Let the professionals handle it.


Tom

If they would get rid of Rumsfield the Pro's could handle it.

[FrankRizzoXD40]

Originally Posted by bd

A newly translated letter from al-Qaeda’s leadership to their Iraq organization shows the Bush administration’s “stay the course” Iraq strategy is exactly what al Qaeda wants:

Quote:
The most important thing is that you continue in your jihad in Iraq, and that you be patient and forbearing, even in weakness, and even with fewer operations; even if each day had half of the number of current daily operations, that is not a problem, or even less than that. So, do not be hasty. The most important thing is that the jihad continues with steadfastness and firm rooting, and that it grows in terms of supporters, strength, clarity of justification, and visible proof each day. Indeed, prolonging the war is in our interest, with God’s permission.


It is becoming more and more evident we are playing in to Al-Qaeda's hands with this strategy. The situation in Iraq is deteroriating quickly and we are going to lose any type of "upper hand" that we may have if someone doesn't do something different soon.

bd

***NEWS FLASH***

Our enemies want us to fight them.

Why does that surprise you, bd?

Should we retreat because al-qaeda wants us to fight them

Frank