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>History isn't so much into details as it is the big picture. Here is a fellow (GW) who's promise was the reduce taxation to boost the economy and to stress improvements to the eduction system. One day he was at a school fullfilling one of his many obligations when his country was attacked. Remember? Even cars and businesses in Canada flew American flags for weeks afterwards. We were severely angry while in the middle east people danced in the streets and women uvulated in celebration of the murder of over three thousand office workers. Message after message on the net was "We're coming to get you for attacking our country". GW, many times, told us it was going to be a very long war. Twenty years was mentioned. Then, with almost one hundred percent backing he took it to them in defence of you and me. The only regret is that the source of intelligence on Iraq was severely skewed my expatriot Iraqis. Nevertheless Sadaam had been thumbing his nose at the world for years. He had fair
>warning about what was coming and was quickly defeated. What followed was a mess but seems to be getting better. Uncovered was an under current of hate for the west and even Europe that persists. Was GW's action correct? I say it was a correct as it could be considering the 'fog of war'.
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>Now I know it's fashionable to not take this view these days and if you disagree with me please vote for Hillary. She'll bring the troops home right away. Within two years, you will find out why GW will be recognized for his foresight and subsequent actions.
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>And lastly - A posting such as this is doomed to bring on a response from those who disagree. That's fine. Disagreement is a good thing where people are free to express themselves. But to argue the case is to enter an unwinable exchange of views. Feel free to say what you wish, but never lose sight of the fact that speaking your mind in the middle east may get you a trip on the express elevator to paradise.
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>Let er' rip.

I have to agree with you. We have no ability to see what good or bad it will do to bring back the troops. Such a mess!