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If you are even mildly surprised by recently published intelligence reports of the situation in Iraq, then go back to sleep. Iraq is embroiled in an internal conflict this administration created. It was the opinion of the Reagan, Bush (Sr.) and Clinton administration's that removing Saddam Hussein from power would create a power vacuum resulting in at best domestic instability and at worst regional instability. For this very reason, they wisely refrained from the course of action the current Administration embarked. This Administration has placed military personnel into an internal conflict to which there can be no victory. Exactly who IS the enemy anyway? Get the picture...Iraq was ruled by a thug, because that is exactly what is required to maintain a modest degree of civility in a nation comprised of a volatile mix of militant tribes and religious fanatics. Diplomacy has no chance here, period! Thinking to the contrary is foolhardy. The best solution to the problem was lost when Saddam Hussein was executed. A wise decision would have been to send him back to Iraq, ever so mindful of the consequences of continuing to be a disruptive force in the region. Iraq IS a monumental mess and one that was "Bush-made".

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