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Old 11-09-2006, 02:32 PM   #1
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There were, and remain, strategic objectives to Iraq beyond simply WMD or even Hussein. But the strategic objectives are shot due to the unanticipated insurgency and continued sectarian violence.
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Old 11-09-2006, 02:35 PM   #2
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I love it when UT sets little boobie-traps in his posts:
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...unanticipated insurgency...
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Old 11-10-2006, 05:20 AM   #3
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There were, and remain, strategic objectives to Iraq beyond simply WMD or even Hussein. But the strategic objectives are shot due to the unanticipated insurgency and continued sectarian violence.
All that has been achieved strategically is that Iran is now the main regional power. Don't think that was the meaning, or wassit?
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