[george76]

bttt

The defeatists who argue that Iraq is not part of the war on terror but rather it is just a civil war between Sunnis and Shia are wrong and naive beyond belief. Iraq is most definitely the central and most important front in the war on terror.

[vimto]

Thanks for the ping.... a very interesting thread with some excellent responses.

MTPW: I have never been in the forces (too much of a liberal when young)but I read a lot about wars these days. They always go weird and take odd turns and the fog of war screws things up.....but those who believe and are committed endure. And strategically endurance is vital. It's that perseverance the (ill)liberal-left seeks to sap. That way defeat comes. You can be sure the enemey is fully committed. 'nuff said.