Posted on 08/05/2007 8:17:34 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
The tempting thought that it is now safe to begin withdrawing from Iraq is being dangled in front of the American people this summer. Maybe if the United States and our allies pull out, or pull over, or pull to the side, the Shiite and Sunni moderates — facing destruction — will summon the ability to defeat al-Qaida and Iran's Shiite surrogates and go on to construct a solid peace.
It is more likely, however, that bloodshed of historic proportions will flow. Not hundreds of deaths a week, as now, but hundreds of thousands in a few months, and the depopulation of large areas. Instead of daily news of roadside bombs, prepare yourself for day after day of genocide stories. Shiite will fight Sunni. In the north of Iraq, the Kurds could well come under attack from Turkey, a U.S. ally that justifiably fears the terrorist PKK (People's Workers Party) operating on its border. Emboldened by America's defeat, Iran not only will engage more in Iraq, but also will foment further Hezbollah attacks on Israel. Lebanon is liable to revert to Syrian control. Afghanistan will get shakier as the Taliban base in Pakistan grows. Operating opportunistically through it all will be the global conspiracy of al-Qaida.
Withdrawal now is really a euphemism for surrender. An honest public opinion poll would phrase the question that way. After all, even war supporters want withdrawal — the sooner the better — if it is the product of a credible handover to the Iraqi government. But, defeat described as "withdrawal" will not reduce American casualties in the long run, because the war will spread. Gloating, al-Qaida will turn still more attention to the American homeland.
(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.nwsource.com ...
No reasonable debate here, losing in Iraq at this point is losing in ways we can’t even conceive of right now !!!
Do we need a Vietnam-like defeat once a generation to make the democrats happy?
This, coming from Seattle? Wow!
I honestly think this goes beyond a Vietnam type withdrawal. The bad guys in the Middle East have already shown us on 9\11 the type of hurt they can put on us. Lose to these maggots in Iraq and I don’t even want to think about the demonstration they’ll put on in the future !!!
Excellent article, thanks for posting.
With much of the MSM on the side of the enemy it’s understandable that many of our citizens turn against the war. That should not be the case with our elected officials who swear to protect this country.
There are far too many in Washington ready to turn their back on the security of our nation for short term political gain. It’s disgusting.
It is truly amazing that some do not understand the dangers of leaving Iraq and surrendering to al Qaeda there.
I thought the same thing.
Losing = Ameriqastan
It is truly amazing that some do not understand the dangers of leaving Iraq and surrendering to al Qaeda there.”
I think the fact that we are in Iraq and Afghanistan is the reason some do not understand.They won’t understand until after the next terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
Excellent opinion piece. And, from Seattle? I didn’t think there were any sane people left there.
A great article.
First I've heard of this. What did Brown do, specifically, to try to keep out the boat people?
Mature thinking on Iraq ping.
Mature thinking on Iraq ping.
“Withdrawal now is really a euphemism for surrender.”
And Democrat is a euphamism for Traitor!!!
Thanks,
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