[CaptSkip]

In any case, the Coalition/Iraqi troops will cover whatever is vacated by the Italian troops, and it won't hurt our war effort there. We will continue to defeat the enemy, with, or without the Italians, and I, for one, am grateful for what they have done in Iraq.

In total agreement with my buckeye friend. No biggie if they all pulled out today. But the timing sucks for our #4 in troop strength ally, and eyebrows will raise regardless.

[ohioWfan]

and eyebrows will raise regardless.

They always, do. :o)