So much for the theory that Iraq would become worse if the US were to pull out of Iraq.
Residents of Iraq’s southern city of Basra have begun strolling riverfront streets again after four years of fear, their city much quieter since British troops withdrew from the grand Saddam Hussein-era Basra Palace.
Political assassinations and sectarian violence continue, some city officials say, but on a much smaller scale than at any time since British troops moved into the city after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion.
Maybe Ron Paul is onto something.
Thanks for the bit of news. I think RP is largely correct when he talks about that stuff. I’m sure that some violence will continue for many years whether we maintain a large presence or not. It was a volatile area before we went in. We ignited many flames but we did get rid of a major butthole. You can lead a horse to water but ya can’t make it drink. It has to figure some stuff out on its own. We add an enormous amount of tension to all sides in the region and I think the longer we meddle in their affairs the more likely it is that they will follow us home. That’s my two-cents anyway.