[samtheman]

The Coalition did not finish the Iraq war before trying to move to a political settlement. Now, the Coalition forces are facing growing opposition from more than just the old Saddam supporters.

The Coalition may still have 'to finish that war' before a new government will succeed.

And I believe it's not too late. This is winnable. We've just got to kill more badguys. More than we have been.

Stories are coming back through the press. You catch wind of them. Of soldiers feeling held-back, constrained. Just like in Vietnam.

[Robert_Paulson2]

General mattis first standing order:
"FIRST DO NO HARM" and fallujah is his baby.