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2003-07-12 Iraq

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Posted by Steve White 2003-07-12 2:02:53 PM|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Great - ITs about time the Iraqis took charge of their own problems. I agree we should be on the perimeter in cabe the Baathists try something - but day to day police work should be the Iraqis.

Posted by Fiddler 2003-7-12 2:45:44 PM|| 2003-7-12 2:45:44 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Fallujah is becoming one of the first postwar cities to see the handover - apparently in the belief that a reduced American presence will mean less anti-American sentiment.

It would be wise to stick to a reasonable timetable, and not try to speed things up in an effort to reduce anti-American sentiment, which would likely be perceived as weakness. Whatever time it takes to get them on the right road should be taken fully, and not trimmed down in some dubious attempt to appease some of the population.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2003-7-12 5:51:45 PM|| 2003-7-12 5:51:45 PM|| Front Page Top

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