[strategofr]

This is the essence of the Iraqi situation. We need to start getting out of the Iraqi's way and let them "do their thing". We cannot continue patroling Baghdad, Mosul, etc. for 15 years,like some Conservatives imagine, waiting to "transform" Iraqi society.

If we don't get out by 11/08, Hillary will be president, and get us out.

[wingnutx]

We don't have enough yet that are capable of 'doing their thing', but progress is being made.

[Just A Nobody]

We need to start getting out of the Iraqi's way and let them "do their thing".

We will, but there needs to be more than 140,000 to manage the country.

We cannot continue...for 15 years,like some Conservatives imagine...

What conservatives have said this? I have not heard this.

[Wiz]

But to most Iraqis, these American soldiers might as well be space aliens landing from another planet, and then departing back to their well protected bases.

Yes, and we abduct some terrorists on the way back

[jec41]

in the next year, along with an increase in personnel quality and experience, the Sunni Arab terrorists will be on the defensive. Al Jazeera, and the rest of the Sunni Arab dominated Arab media, will be outraged. But the outrage will be

Well maybe the 20% Sunni minority will just get killed or learn to shutup.

[Just A Nobody]

BTW, I'm sure you did not write the title, however, I find it extremely undermining. The Iraqi's are working very hard at not letting a Civil War break out, but the title alludes to an ongoing civil war. That is NOT helpful,IMO.