Teribus says, "The conflict is usually fought to a stalemate situation in which the insurgent side recognises that it is pointless to continue the armed struggle and opts for dialogue and political compromise."

What does that say about Iraq? Are we winning or losing?

After all these years and the many deaths of countless civilians, I'd say we are at a stalemate. I do not hear anything about the insurgents putting down their arms in hope of a compromise.

How long do you think it will take to open the dialogue that should have taken place before the U.S. decided to go it alone?