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			Unfortunately, pulling out will result in Iraq being a massive terrorist state.  If that is inevitable, then pulling out ASAP is best.  If there's a hope of some sort of functioning government, it may be worthwhile holding out for it.  I'm not sure whether there's hope at this point.
		 
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