Is the Mission Complete?

[Pale Rider]

I'm not quite there, but I do think we need to get our troops home, now that they have accomplished the mission they were called to do.

I just said I'd vote for Paul to drive home a point. I really don't like the guy. But if by some weird stroke of luck he's the man on the Republican ticket... what are we going to do?

[Gunny]

What does he want? The government is in place, the army is fighting terrorists within Iraq, and the police force is being reformed. I think we've done what we set out to do.

The situation in Iraq might not be as stable as Western democracies, but it's a start, and the Iraqis should be able to take it fro here. As Darin might say, "'Perfect' is the enemy of 'good.'"

I would say as a guess that he wants a firmly established government and cohesive military. Not the same as being "in place." He's trying to ensure success, and IMO, it can't be done because ultimately, success will be determined by the Iraqis.

Another "just a guess" ... I'd say he rather likes having a staging ground next door to Iran.

I agree with you though. We've done what we set out to do. Time for the Iraqis to shoulder their own load.

[gabosaurus]

I voted were done and should get the hell otta there as well. Nation building is NOT what this country is about, and we should NOT be doing it. We kicked Saddam's butt out of there, and have given Iraq MORE than enough time to form a functioning government and build an Army. So far their Army isn't doing too bad, but the government is still MIA, and that's just not acceptable. We've been there so long now it's reached the point of absurdity, not to mention the amount of MONEY this dumb ass war has cost. We've done what we went there to do, stayed long enough for them to get their shit together, now we should go home. I see absolutely no more reason for us to be there. None. Zip. Nada. I'm almost tempted to vote for Ron Paul.

Can't remember the last time I agreed 100 percent with Pale, but this is certainly one of them.
Those who favor the continuing struggle just enjoy the carnage.

[Dilloduck]

Can't remember the last time I agreed 100 percent with Pale, but this is certainly one of them.
Those who favor the continuing struggle just enjoy the carnage.

No one was ever in favor of carnage.

[5stringJeff]

We've done what we set out to do. Time for the Iraqis to shoulder their own load.

Exactly.