[JimRed]

But by any reasonable standard, "the conflict in Iraq is a civil war," said James Fearon, a Stanford University political scientist who specializes in the study of civil conflict.

Lacking the time to read and analyze his body of work, I'll speculate that Fearon, like 90+% of all poli-sci professors, is a hate America lefty lunatic spounting RAT talking points.

[JimRed]

And, if I'm wrong, I'll apologize to the professor.

Off topic, a Blessed and Happy Easter to all!

[Allegra]

I'll speculate that Fearon, like 90+% of all poli-sci professors, is a hate America lefty lunatic spounting RAT talking points.

I'd agree with your speculation.

Because there's not a civil war going on here.