First off, let me say that the reason I asked was to get your opinion. By listening to your view I can perhaps have a better outlook on this, since it is so important to me.
So although I am totally against your point of view, maybe we can both get something out of this.
I am also horrified by the whole undertaking...butt...
Points 1 and 2.
I would add that we did the same thing to Holland and parts of France.
I am not sure that years of tyranny equate to not having a shower for a while.
I would also say that the violence could be very restrained. This is not quantifiable. And the Kurds are way better off. I don't know this but I have heard that the violence is limited to the capital and some other areas.
3. From a terrorist perspective I would not call being surrounded by marines and coalition air power an optimum place for a new base.
4. Right on
5. Well you can't make an omelet...
Hmmm...reduction of the standard of living...
I really think this is bullshit. OK in Baghdad where the strong lived high on the hog...but I saw nothing but the most horrible crushing poverty throughout the country. People living in holes in the ground and people with just one set of clothes.
I can't believe that they are down to just half a set of clothes....
I can instantly tell by your tone that you are a thoughtful and intelligent type...yada yada yada...
But it still doesn't make you immune from repeating false information and bullshit rife with blind agenda, or have you been there, if so my mistake?
I am repulsed by so much of the opinion on this subject and heartbroken that we were too stupid from the beginning and lack the imagination today for a better outcome. Better meaning...better...
Would like to be more thorough butt...
I am out for pasta...
ciao...
tik