[Man50D]

In Paul's view, the U.S. invasion of Iraq worked to encourage al-Qaida.

The Socialists say the same thing.

[ksen]

Presidio9: In Paul's view, the U.S. invasion of Iraq worked to encourage al-Qaida.

Man50D: The Socialists say the same thing.

So does the NIE.

The Iraq conflict has become the "cause celebre" for jihadists, breeding a deep resentment of US involvement in the Muslim world and cultivating supporters for the global jihadist movement. Should jihadists leaving Iraq perceive themselves, and be perceived, to have failed, we judge fewer fighters will be inspired to carry on the fight.