Posted by
Sledgehammer on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 2:03:36 PM
What happens next? What will be the short- and long-range consequences if what you Endgamers advocate is adopted?
Even if Iraq is not our enemies' center of gravity in their war for terror (though I remain convinced it is), it certainly is our center of gravity in our war on terror. An Iraq and Iran under the control of radical Islamofascists would spell the beginning of our loss of influence in the region and doom for Israel. Saudi Arabia would succomb to increasing pressure in the region and do what they do best - appease until the crocodile finally eats them as well. If you want economic disaster, you couldn't prescribe a better method than to choke off our oil, which our enemies would love to do.
Nation building? Worked ok in Germany. Worked well in Japan. South Korea ain't so bad either.
The main thing though is that Endgamers have to supply answers to the above questions. If they can't, let's move on to the next issue, as this one will no longer need our attention.
Sledgehammer
UPDATE: That means keep your eye on the ball, and the ball is securing Bagdhad and giving the Iraqi people a chance to build their own nation.