Sign of weakness?

[cmyers_uk]

Got this quote of CNN<br /><br />"In Najaf, the U.S. military has stepped back from offensive operations against al-Sadr's militia in an effort to work out a political process."<br /><br />My view is this sends all the wrong signals to the enemy and will be perceived as a sign of weakness. What happened to Bush's Dead or Alive he's coming with me speach.

 

[rolmops]

Re: Sign of weakness?

Honor is a very big deal amongst Irakis.Once they know they have been defeated,it is a smart idea to do some symbolic negotiating with them.It lets them know that you are not out to annihilate them.<br />Besides,the purpose is not to destroy them, but to get them to govern themselves and get out of there.

 

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Re: Sign of weakness?

Chris:<br />rolmops is right on the money here.<br />Even when waring against each other this is done.<br />If Im correct the "political process" will be done over there and on site. <br />Not like what we are used to by people back in DC

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Sign of weakness?

Has anyone ever said what these guys demands, reasons, thoughts, etc are to be fighting so much?<br /><br />Plus I really see no reason to attack them. Surround them and wait. We can wait forever, they still need food and water.<br /><br />Plus hopefully one day the Iraqis will govern themselves, and will fix the problem themselves.