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I am optimistic they will fight, especially after seeing their countries sovereignty restored. Freedom is intoxicating, it is hard to give up after tasting it. The enemies of freedom know this all to well - they will attempt any means necessary to prevent its introduction.

Exactly right. The thing that worries me, however, is that the next month or two are going to be pretty bloody, and I don't totally trust the American public to stay behind the effort.
If we get demonstrations the size of the ones during the Viet Nam era, we might wind up with a President willing to pull out before the Iraqis are ready.

"If we get demonstrations the size of the ones during the Viet Nam era, we might wind up with a President willing to pull out before the Iraqis are ready...."

We can only hope that Bush has a little of Ronald Reagan in him.

When RR deployed missiles in Europe to counter the Soviets, millions protested in the streets of Europe and North America. RR did not cave into opinion; he stuck with his convictions, that's called leadership.

Personally, I believe Bush is willing to risk his Presidency to see this through to the end. I also believe history will vindicate his decision to be correct in the end.