[Allegra]

Things like electricity 24-hours-a-day, running water, sewer treatment, paved roads, etc. Of course that would include the provision of sufficient security that people in the area could enjoy the benefits of post 7th century life.

Well, that's all happening and at a faster clip now that the terrorists aren't blasting everything in sight to Kingdom Come on a daily basis anymore. It still won't happen overnight, but it's moving forward.

The problem with starting with one small part of the country is that it would have caused a lot of resentment from the rest. You'd have had squabbles and perhaps worse over which part of the country would have gotten those benefits first, coupled with fears that we would withdraw before getting to the other provinces or areas.

But it's working now and the Iraqis are learning all kinds of new technology and they're learning enthusiastically.

[Lurker]

But it's working now and the Iraqis are learning all kinds of new technology and they're learning enthusiastically.

I really, really hope that doesn't come back to bite us in the ass.

L

[Lurker]

I'm curious about your take on the article linked in post 42.

Best,

L