Bull Moose

The better way to look at this Iraq situation is the Philippine Occupation after the Spanish-American War. Actually a hundred years ago we were occupiers being fought by a guerilla force (led by Aguilnado if my history is correct). While the initial part of the war was relatively easy, the occupation took the better part of a decade. US forces didn't leave the Philippines till the late 20th Century due to budget cuts and the collapse of the Soviets. We'll probably do the same in Iraq. 80 years from now, the Iraqis will protest the US leaving due to the effect on their economy . . .