Read main thread: A must read article on Iraq
June 18th, 2005  
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Master Gunner
 
 
They were able to fight for Saddam - because they knew what his iron hand would do if they didn't. Somehow it has to be made clear to them that they have a choice. They can either fight for themselves willing under American fostering or they can fight unwillingly for whatever stongman steps into the power vacuum should we leave too soon.
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