scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 What do you think the long and short term consequences will be to leaving Iraq within lets say 18 months? I was thinking about the nature of the Islamic fundamentalist and their base way of only operating under a black and white "strong or weak" mentality. Do you think we will have to go back? Do you think that Iran will force its hand into Iraqi politics? Will they try to force Iraqs hand militarily? I know people are dead set on leaving now, but what really will happen. Newt Gingritch thinks it will take us losing an entire city for us to realize the threat. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaskadskyjKozak Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 wtzlYaCU7k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I'm thinking if we leave the Iraqis will hold a teaparty with warm milk and fresh baked cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think Newt should STFU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I'm thinking if we leave the Iraqis will hold a teaparty with warm milk and fresh baked cookies. well then I guess we won then didn't we Hugh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think Newt should STFU. elloquently stated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 well then I guess we won then didn't we Hugh? what is this we you speak with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 well then I guess we won then didn't we Hugh? what is this we you speak with? The Victorian one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil K Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I think Newt should STFU. elloquently stated Eloquently too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 we accomplished our mission long ago, REMEMBER? LULZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The Victorian one you are a dumb prudish bitch? never would have guessed. I'm a pinko America hater; you don't speak for me, mmmk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 The Victorian one you are a dumb prudish bitch? never would have guessed. I'm a pinko America hater; you don't speak for me, mmmk? Yes I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 you are a dumb prudish bitch? apparently you are not familiar with 'pluralis majestatis.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Newt Gingritch thinks it will take us losing an entire city for us to realize the threat. What do you think? I wonder how you would feel if I forced myself into your home, and I stayed trying to change your mind, and not letting you decide for yourself in your own home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 A long term drawn out religious war that would make the Irish situation seem like a childs sandbox squabble won by Hard-core Shia Islamicists years and many many deaths later. Oil would shoot through the roof, $10 a gallon gas would be here for sure, our republics economy would be in horrible condition as other countrys realized we can't follow through on shit and decided to start pushing us around. Later, Israel would be on the block as shias from Iraq and Iran united to vigourously support Hezbola and Hamas. Very probable scenario IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I think most americans (including me) are clueless as to what would happen. Ask a solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prole Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I think most americans (including me) are clueless as to what would happen. Ask a solder. Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 Newt Gingritch thinks it will take us losing an entire city for us to realize the threat. What do you think? I wonder how you would feel if I forced myself into your home, and I stayed trying to change your mind, and not letting you decide for yourself in your own home. If I gassed my sister, that might be an appropriate analogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) A long term drawn out religious war that would make the Irish situation seem like a childs sandbox squabble won by Hard-core Shia Islamicists years and many many deaths later. Oil would shoot through the roof, $10 a gallon gas would be here for sure, our republics economy would be in horrible condition as other countrys realized we can't follow through on shit and decided to start pushing us around. Later, Israel would be on the block as shias from Iraq and Iran united to vigourously support Hezbola and Hamas. Very probable scenario IMO. do you think the converse is true if we dont leave now? Edited June 10, 2008 by scott_harpell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prole Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 A long term drawn out religious war that would make the Irish situation seem like a childs sandbox squabble won by Hard-core Shia Islamicists years and many many deaths later. Oil would shoot through the roof, $10 a gallon gas would be here for sure, our republics economy would be in horrible condition as other countrys realized we can't follow through on shit and decided to start pushing us around. Later, Israel would be on the block as shias from Iraq and Iran united to vigourously support Hezbola and Hamas. Very probable scenario IMO. Yeah I'd say it's a probable scenario too, considering the US will end up spending $3,000,000,000,000 (that's a trillion, right?) to have brought most of those conditions into existence already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Newt Gingritch thinks it will take us losing an entire city for us to realize the threat. What do you think? I wonder how you would feel if I forced myself into your home, and I stayed trying to change your mind, and not letting you decide for yourself in your own home. If I gassed my sister, that might be an appropriate analogy. Cute. I guess you don't believe the people of Iraq can handle their own destiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 you are a dumb prudish bitch? apparently you are not familiar with 'pluralis majestatis.' As in Queen Victoria who was a dumb prudish bitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I guess you don't believe the people of Iraq can handle their own destiny. Sovereign or so-we-reign? What’s the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I think most americans (including me) are clueless as to what would happen. Ask a solder. Will do. Ah crap... you got me "Soldier" ask a Soldier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prole Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Nice. Now again, why would I ask someone who's "not paid to think above their pay-grade", trained to follow orders without question, willingly accepts their role as a tool of the State, and surrenders their intellect and identity to the chain of command anything about matters of policy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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