" Our presence, while annoying to Muslims, keeps a certain lid on the violence because militias have to be discreet in what they do and how they do it. We leave and it becomes a free for all. "
This is essentially policing, is it not ?? Is this the role America wants to play in Iraq ?? Is it feasible? And if so, for how long??
As for a full blown civil war, I believe it's inevitable. When America leaves, they'll resume hostilities. The ol "when the cat's away..." thing.
maria,

me maccaanto
