Irrelevent, and I don't care. Get to the alleged "elections" this month, then get the hell out. Leave a note saying "If you f with us, we'll kill you." Period.
Their country is theirs; let them sort it out. Or not.
We seem utterly incapable of getting out of anywhere, thanks to our damn politicians. South Korea, Japan, Germany, Phillipines, Bosnia - you name it.
We don't need to be stuck in yet another Moslem sh$%hole.
If the "alleged" elections make you sneer that much, then why even have us stay one more day?
I think millions will vote in Iraq. The threat of terrorism will be less.
re: Their country is theirs; let them sort it out. Or not.
Problem is they aren't content with keeping it inside their borders. They see their trials and tribulations as part of a much larger problem. Their solution to the problem includes doing away with anyone in the world that does not share their views, and that includes the US.