We are there, can not change that, so why not do what we can to give the country a shot at it?


That is the only redeeming aspect of the whole mess, Steve, and well said. I am sadly doubtful that this perspective will escape the miserable politicization of our spinmeisters and string pullers. I mean, the system they evolve in Iraq has to meet our criteria or it won't be an acceptable system. But I can cross my fingers and pray.

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