John H. wrote:
On 22 Nov 2005 07:31:45 -0800, cut'n'pasted the
following:
The statement said: "The Iraqi people are looking forward to the day
when foreign forces will leave Iraq, when its armed and security forces
will be rebuilt, and when they can enjoy peace and stability and an end
to terrorism."
As are we.
Shiite leaders have long maintained that a pullout should be done
according to milestones and not before Iraqi security forces are fully
operational. The closing statement upheld a Sunni demand for a pullout
while preserving aspects of Shiite demands, but it did not specify when
a withdrawal should begin, making it more of a symbolic gesture than a
concrete agenda item that could be followed up by the Iraqi government.
"Symbolic" - darn.
The statement, while condemning the wave of terrorism that has engulfed
Iraq, also broadly acknowledged a general right to resist foreign
occupation. This was another effort to compromise with Sunnis who have
sought to legitimize the insurgency. The statement condemned terror
attacks and religious backing for them. It also demanded the release of
innocent prisoners and an investigation into allegations of torture
Both of the latter should be done.
Sounds like the Iraqi's are getting their heads rightly screwed on! Thank
God for all the help they've gotten from us.
Yes, thank God we've decimated there infrastructure, killed their
husbands, wives, and children. Thank God that we are trying to instill
life style values on them that they are totally against. What's next,
force them to eat McDonald's while reciting from the Bible?