Iraq a Grim Picture

[Christina]

The Iraqi government will be "hard pressed" to reach the political reconciliation seen as necessary to end the sectarian violence tearing the country apart, according to the public version of the latest National Intelligence Estimate released Friday.Although the estimate offers a grim outlook for Iraq nearly four years after the U.S.-led invasion to topple Saddam Hussein's government — saying that the term " 'civil war' accurately describes key elements of the Iraqi conflict" — the Bush administration quickly pointed to the estimate as proof that the military strategy the president outlined in a national address on Jan. 10 is sorely needed.The estimate also provided fodder for critics for the president's strategy, which is facing the possibility of a bipartisan rebuke in the Senate in the form of a vote on a resolution.Briefing reporters on Friday, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley said the document is proof positive that Iraq needs America's help."It makes clear the challenges we face. It does suggest that we can succeed with the right policies, and we think we've developed the right policy, the right strategy, the right approach. And makes it clear once again, as the president has been saying, that the consequences of failure are grave indeed," Hadley said. more.... http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,249819,00.html

 

[BernieEOD]

We are the invaders, we deserve every bomb & bullet we catch as long as we are occupying them.

 

[Broken Crusader]

War is hell, this conflict may not be perfect, but I think the world is a better place without Saddam Hussein, and with a large US presence in the middle east, Israel is better protected. Also, quite frankly, I would rather fight terrorism over there than here.

 

[HammerStone]

I'd rather have them over there against our troops as well then on our own soil against civilians. They're going to blame us for whatever, whenever. If it wasn't this so-called occupation, it'd be something else.