[LonghornFreeper]

As much as I would like to believe that, it is becoming more and more evident that we aren't seeing an overwhelming response because one isn't coming. I hope I am wrong, but we'll know for sure in the next few weeks. If, as I fear, Washington overrules the generals, and our response ends up being underwhelming, it will signal the begining of the end for any hope of victory in Iraq. Note that finding a few individual suspects who actually did the shooting is not an effective response. What must be addressed is the multitudes of people who stood and cheered on their actions.

[mikegi]

As much as I would like to believe that, it is becoming more and more evident that we aren't seeing an overwhelming response because one isn't coming. I hope I am wrong, but we'll know for sure in the next few weeks.

You ain't the only one.

[jolie560]

There will be no popular support for US in Iraq because there isn't any support for the US in Iraq. Iraq has a 'welfare mentality'. They do not want elective rule. They prefer rule by dictator.

We captured their last dictator--another thug will surely arise, with the support of the people.

We should withdraw troops both north to Kurd-country and south to Kuwait, and leave the rest of Iraq to the people who want another dictator.

No use throwing more good soldiers and good money in a useless effort.

[Robert_Paulson2]

we aren't seeing an overwhelming response because one isn't coming.

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bingo.