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2010-06-01 Iraq

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Posted by GolfBravoUSMC 2010-06-01 16:22|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 this is nice but so far there hasn't been any 'awakening' like what happened in Iraq

maybe somehow the new equipment will catalyze that

Posted by lord garth 2010-06-01 16:42|| 2010-06-01 16:42|| Front Page Top

#2 Prior to the 'awakening' in Iraq, at least the country, even with tribal politics, had been touched by 20th Century aspects. Enough people had come in contact with technological advances [even if just early 20th Century standards], modern basic governmental infrastructure and bureaucracy, and, though limited, interaction with an 'outside' would that they could perceive as 'possible'. Thus people, at least enough for a critical mass, could see an alternative to commit to.

Afghanistan isn't even near that.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-06-01 17:14|| 2010-06-01 17:14|| Front Page Top

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