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2007-12-23 Iraq

Iraq rejects Sahwa patrols turning into independent forces

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Posted by Fred 2007-12-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top
File under: al-Qaeda in Iraq

#1 Cause we're in control!

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2007-12-23 00:24|| 2007-12-23 00:24|| Front Page Top

#2 this is about stipid. they sem too be the only ones who can stand their ground rather thatn the intial iraqi government forces. I fthey aren't causing trouble them leave them alone. Evn CNN did a story about these groups yesterday talking about how good a job they where doing

Posted by sinse 2007-12-23 08:48|| 2007-12-23 08:48|| Front Page Top

#3 Here's the part where the local councils find out it's more important to field a creditable, reliable force in their own locales than to have the "stamp of approval" of the Baghdad government buffoons...

Posted by M. Murcek">M. Murcek 2007-12-23 09:05|| 2007-12-23 09:05|| Front Page Top

#4 The Iraqi defense apparatus could make an OUTSTANDING contribution to peace in Iraq by establishing a recognition system for these local groups, incorporating them into a "national militia". Give them a paycheck and uniforms, train their officers and NCOs, establish operating procedures and oversight, but otherwise leave them pretty much alone. Anyone who isn't a criminal should be allowed to join the national militia. Use them strictly as a voluntary force to support the professional Army and police force. Limit how and where they operate (strictly defensive), but recognize both their legitimacy and their effectiveness (a little piece of brass and ribbon can work wonders for morale, as long as it's only used to recognize work "above and beyond"). Let those that want more "adventure" join the Army or Police.

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