we won’t be better off if we don’t finish what we started TB, but I don’t think you can or will entertain that train of thought. I disagree that the US hasn’t done anything by removing Saddam.
I concede that there have/has been short-sightedness involved, combined with the unrealistic (however well intentioned goal) of attempting to create some sort of democratic self-government in a place where there never has been one and IMO the culture isn’t ready for.
I see both success and failure at all levels.
The sunnis and shiites were killing each other before we arrived yes, even under Saddam TB. It just worked in his best interest to allow it most of the time. If one wanted to make a concession to Saddam he, his family and the Baath party were equal opportunity murderers.
