We think that it would be best for the people of Iraq and the stability of the region if the U.S. maintains a presence there — to help Iraqi forces defend their people against terrorist attack, and prevent neighboring regimes from trying to move in.

Really. That’s what we really want. Peace and stability in Iraq. Not “stealing their oil,” not “genocide,” and especially not “imperialism.” Just peace and stability.

Removing our troops now would bring neither. It would plunge Iraq into a nightmare of civil war and foreign invasion. Nobody wants that.

Setting a specific date for withdrawal would be just as bad. The terrorists, violent internal Iraqi factions, and aggressive neighbors would all simply circle that date on their calendars, and wait us out. As soon as our troops are gone — nightmare of civil war and foreign invasion again. So nobody wants that either.

The best way to promote peace and stability in Iraq is for everyone to understand that the Iraqi democracy will have Uncle Sam watching its back as long as necessary. The terrorists will have to either attack now or wither away into ineffectiveness. The various Iraqi facitons will have to put aside violence and actually build a functioning nation. Ambitious neighbors will have to find something else to do.

The U.S. has had troops in Germany and Japan for more than fifty years, and everyone pretty much agrees it’s been a good thing for them and their respective regions. Both are peaceful and stable, titans of the global economy and respected leaders of the community of nations. In a few decades, with American help, who knows? Iraq may be the same.

Now that I’ve answered you, let’s hear your plan. How do you think we can best ensure peace and stability for the people of Iraq and their region?

Because running away from the enemy simply because things are difficult is the act of degenerate, filthy, spineless cowards.

And, such actions are only advocated or favored by those who’s aim, goal and intention is to assist the enemy in a victory.

Betrayers and cowards, quite often find themselves wedded and bedded together.

Ad Triarios Redisse!

The surge is by definition temporary. The correct response would be to pull out and wait for the situation to change back into the terrorists’ favor.

Terrorists do not have the discipline and patience to pursue this strategy with their enemy on their own soil.

So they continue sticking their heads into the meat grinder, while George W. Bush has ahold of the handle.

!) “Vigorous diplomacy”=talking with the other’s friends and enemies about the marriage’s problems

2)vigorous pressure on the Iraqi government”=vigorous pressure on spouse B to improve and do more, in order that spouse A can do less

3) “Phased withdrawal of troops”= a phased reduction of assets earned by the bigger-earning spouse and contributed to the marriage, due to a separate property agreement between the spouses

Now, with these solving steps, what chance has that marriage to survive? And what about the children?

1, Arab intelligence.

2. Experience and combat blooded troops, Iraqi or American. Meaning more of them.

3. Logistics base from which to launch further attacks.

Europe isn’t allowed to attack each other because the US says no. And other nations can’t attack nations across the globe because they can’t. So the US’s responsibilities are not shared by anyone else, thus making it hard for other people to understand why the US stays in Iraq.

This is why we need head-doctors, because that’s just mental.

Terrorists are like cockroaches. They flee when they feel threatened. Instead they are attracted with bait and killed when they show up.

Iraq has been turned into a giant Roach Motel for terrorists. They are attacking trained, armed soldiers ready to not only defend themselves, but go on the attack as necessary.

The main stream media has convinced the terrorists that they can win by attacking the deployed army of the most formidable military force in the history of the world. The NY Times is sacrificing itself to accomplish this goal.

They’re defeating the terrorists using the lowest, vilest means available. They’re giving them hope.

There is no parallel here with Vietnam. The movers and shakers in the USA are reminded of what they have to lose every time they pass by Ground Zero. September 11, 2001 doomed Muslim fanatics by pissing off the wrong people: the American power elite.

You (perhaps accidentally) make them sound so noble. You will never convince me of that.

It used to be that aristocrats exercised the power of High and Low justice because they were the only ones around to enforce law and order. As time passes however, the power goes to their heads and they refuse to relinquish it, even when better systems arrive to fill the need.

It has been a while since I last toured the Psych bloggers, those intrepid bunch of mental health professionals as we take a look at their take on politics, the human condition and anything else that catches my eye. …