[shrinkermd]

L. Paul Bremer, Iraq's former U.S. governor, dissolved Iraq's 400,000-strong army soon after American forces overthrew Saddam's regime in April 2003. The decision is widely seen as a mistake because it drove many into opposition.

"The new Iraqi army has opened its doors for members of the former army, officers and soldiers, and the national unity government is prepared to absorb those who have the desire to serve the nation," al-Maliki said.

Yes, Bremer made a mistake as did most. This seems to be a step in the right direction. Failing to be inclusive will bring the Saudis into the conflict.

[Vn_survivor_67-68]

"L. Paul Bremer, Iraq's former U.S. governor, dissolved Iraq's 400,000-strong army soon after American forces overthrew Saddam's regime in April 2003."

Well, Bremer provided the lip-service, but the fact is that OUR Army/Navy/Marines/Air Force actually "dissolved" saddams so-called army and republican guard.

[PISANO]

Hindsight is always 20-20. I for ONE am NOT convinced this is a panacea. However it may be worth a try, but WITHOUT the, meaningless statements that we did this wrong or we did that wrong.

War ALWAYS has wrong decisions and failures. Improvise, adapt and overcome is the key, not FINGER POINTING!!

[CHICAGOFARMER]

Yes, Bremer made a mistake as did most. This seems to be a step in the right direction. Failing to be inclusive will bring the Saudis into the conflict.

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How stupid is this statement? Stupid.

[sure_fine]

lets face it, he has lost it

[bnelson44]

The radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, one of al-Maliki's key political backers — refused to attend the meeting, as did a major Sunni group and former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, a secular Shiite.

What does this mean?