Posted on 01/21/2014 8:03:26 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
This was expected and anticipated. In fact the re-surgence of terrorist organizations was the key argument the US made to the Iraqis for retaining bases.
I actually prefer this to us being there. If we were there the Iraqis would -still- be blaming us for everything. Now they have to buck-up themselves. IMO within 2 years they’ll be inviting us back with a better deal than we proposed before leaving.
The current Al-queada conflict fits the Sunni vs. Shia power struggle in the country. This will be a good, tough fight for the Iraqis and it will strengthen their nation.
You were there, so you should know. Whatever happened to Allegra? I don’t see her around here anymore. Would have liked her POV as well.
I heard Allegra was banned for bad-mouthing FR or something.
She came through my base once and I spoke to her via cell phone but we never met.
What did Allegra say exactly. PM me, if you prefer.
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