Re: What if?
Teggy,
Well, undoubtedly we all mistrust the spin-doctors. But, the decrease in violence in Iraq is fact, and not subject to much spinning. And frankly virtually everyone credits the Surge in US troops, and the "Awakening Councils" in Iraq for most of the decrease in violence. But, simply by observation, AQ has not been able to launch a major attack in years. After years of Embassy bombings, London, Madrid, the Cole, WTC attacks one and two, of late AQ has not been able to muster much. I have completely forgotten what color level threat we are at. On the face of this, it represents some progress.
It appears as if all new AQ recruits are now being routed to the Afghan/Pakistan border, not Iraq. One has to wonder if an Afghan Surge is a year or so away, once troops go home from Iraq and rest. 50,000 US combat troops in Afghanistan would surely make a dent, particualry if one is able to "bend" the border a bit.
This coud be spin doctoring, or it could simply be a lull. On the other hand, it could be that the tide has actually turned, and we will not fully realize this for a year or two.
Hi Fraudz!