Quote Originally Posted by RamblerGambler
Blowing them up over there doesn't seem to be working, judging by Iraq. Instead of fostering democracy, we've only managed to generate a large population angry at America and with nothing to lose. How much longer will we work to destabilize this already volatile region?
WASHINGTON, May 22, 2007 ?? Coalition and Iraqi security forces have made great improvements to the security situation in Iraq??s Anbar province, opening the door for political developments and partnerships, a top U.S. general in the region said today. ??Now is the time, with the improvement in security in the province, to expand our contact to grow closer with the central government in Baghdad and with the provincial government in the province, to grow closer to the municipalities throughout the province, and we??re doing that on a regular basis by visiting the municipalities,? Army Brig. Gen. John Allen, deputy commanding general of Multinational Division West, said at a news conference in Baghdad. '
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These same tribes that were against our presence are now helping us to rid the area of Al-Quada. THIS was considered as a hostile area to not only us but to Saddam when he was in control. NOW their willing to become part of the process.

All the gloom, doom, and dispair can't change the facts.

If anybody thinks that Iran just wants to be left alone should listen to it's Arab brothers to it's west. Iran preaches about it's poor brothers in Palestine and recently Palestine told Iran to shut the hell up!:thumbsup:

Have a good one!:s4: