HokieMSG
Active member
They've already shown they don't want our help. They're glad we're there as long as they don't have to do any of the work. But when we ask them to take the guns and fight for themselves, we get nothing. Let us remember that Al Qaeda is NOT a group specific to Iraq or Afghanistan.
Actually Rob, the Iraqi's want us there as long as we give them stuff (Money and Equipment). As far as their taking the lead on their own security, I bet that after we leave Iraq completely, there will be a HUGE spike in violence. One thing that the extremists have demonstrated is that they have NO qualms about killing their own people.
Islam, as it is practiced in Saudi Arabia, Iran and some African nations, is anathema to our way of life. It is the single most repressive aspect of their culture. Until we can convince them that freedom benefits everyone, we are spinning our wheels. Add to that the people who are in power now don't want any changes either. Kinda like our own legislative branch.