Repeat after me: There is not going to be any victory, no matter how long we stay or how soon we leave. Iraq is probably going to be violent for many years to come, and likely will be a closer ally of Iran than of the United States-nice job, W! For President Obama, the question from day one has been how can the U.S. government best mitigate the damage done in Iraq over the last eight years by the Bush-Cheney administration? The original mistake was invading a country pre-emptively on false premises. Everything we do is tainted by that sin.
Guess its time to take a look at the books on China in 1949………………….
Truer words were never written. To go to war for the oil was a mistake. And that goal appears as elusive as ever.
Not to fear as Mark Sanford is waiting in the wings to assume the mantle of leadership worn by W, C and R. With luck Saint Sara will help.