tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11651505.post3922103951937479623..comments2024-01-16T08:50:00.870-05:00Comments on A Lie a Day: Who Couldn't See This ComingJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08238146724553484040noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11651505.post-44881155119043794532008-03-28T10:22:00.000-04:002008-03-28T10:22:00.000-04:00I think the multi state option is the only viable ...I think the multi state option is the only viable one. BUT I think the Saudi's, Turkey and Syria will fight it every step of the way, and the fighting between the various factions over the oil will be a sight to see.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238146724553484040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11651505.post-83631711341240068722008-03-28T09:48:00.000-04:002008-03-28T09:48:00.000-04:00Blue, you should look at Joe Biden's ideas on this...Blue, you should look at Joe Biden's ideas on this. I am one who still thinks the 3 state solution is the only workable idea; Yes I realize the very unpalatable idea of the population exchange, but with the money we are already spending there daily, we could probably foster this to be much less harsh than it otherwise would be. Furthermore, considering the loss of life Iraqi's have already Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11651505.post-15443429810707978612008-03-25T13:08:00.000-04:002008-03-25T13:08:00.000-04:00The smart thing to do would be to get some form of...The smart thing to do would be to get some form of trusted govenrment in place, train them and arm them well, and then back away.<BR/><BR/>The trouble is, there is not one group in Iraq that is interested in leaading an Iraq composed of a diverse society, so they do all they can to protect their own, and to heck with the rest.<BR/><BR/>And, I can see nothing we can do about it.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238146724553484040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11651505.post-72025640063273332242008-03-25T11:21:00.000-04:002008-03-25T11:21:00.000-04:00But where's the solution? As much as we lament ac...But where's the solution? As much as we lament actually starting the war, how do we go about finishing it? You're right that this should have been expected as the surge draws down, but that seems to bolster the argument for continued, if not increased US involvement. I guess the only way to tow the withdrawal line is to recognize the surge as a band-aid over a gaping wound that we opened. <BRThe Blue Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930584935849057061noreply@blogger.com