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Originally posted by sgtclub
No question.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned that less people are being murdered in Iraq in a time of war than in the US in a time of peace. Just putting it in perspective.
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In 5-7 years Iraq will be a relatively stable productive nation in the heart of the Middle East. I have no delusions that it will be a western style democracy, but it will be a fairly democratic place for the region. How anyone ever thought this would be anything less than a 10 year arc I have no idea.
Syria otoh, would probably turn a lot more quickly. Saudi Arabia, forgetaboutit. The best scenario would be if nationalized the oil fields and sold the concession rights for Mecca and Medina.
Iran will turn on its own, probably before Jeb is done with his second term.
