[zarf]

If the result of leaving is more dead Arabs, how can that be bad?

[Cheburashka]

If the result of leaving is more dead Arabs, how can that be bad?
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We have two choices.

1) We can split the Arabs into two sides - ours and theirs. Then we can get our Arabs to kill their Arabs. Since Arabs are killing Arabs it cuts down on American casualties. This policy works when our Arabs are killing their Arabs faster than vice versa. When their Arabs manage to kill all our Arabs it's bad for our recruiting efforts.

2) We can get all the Arabs on one side. Then we can maximize American casualties by trying to kill them all ourselves. This is officially known as "The Stupid Choice."