What you have not addressed, Doug, is the fact that America invading Iraq is based on LIES. However, I agree that any withdrawal will take time. The operative word being withdrawal, NOT occupation. Three years ago the 'hawks' on this forum, and I think that included you, were telling us--the 'liberal bleeding hearts'--that your troops would be out of Iraq over one and a half years ago. Your President is the world's laughing stock. He is a dimwit sorrounded by bastards for advisors. Your continued support of a corrupt regime does not look good on you.