| | Kurt and Teresa, what is it that we are accomplishing in Iraq? So far we have established a Muslim theocracy that does not respect individual rights. Is that worth the lives of our soldiers? Sounds like you've been listening to way too much, O'Reilly, Jonathan. ;)
Well, lets see,
1) Democratic political system with checks and balances, opposed to an autocratic, tyrannical, kleptocratic dictatorship.
2) Groundwork for a constitution outlining individual rights, as opposed to an autocratic, tyrannical, kleptocratic dictatorship that tested chemical weapons on his own people.
3) Eliminated the constant threat to Kuwait, and important Western ally in the Middle East.
4) Opened up economic opportunities to the poorest of citizens, formally closed by a tyrannical, kleptocratic, autocratic dictator.
5) Cut off money flowing to Al Qaida from kleptocratic administration permanently in power.
6) Established peaceful transition of power after elections.
7) Established open lines of communication, and transparencies of power.
Jonathan, did you ever get hired for a job, and during your first three months of employment there, you had a very very loose grip on what the heck you were doing and why? That's why we can't leave yet.
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