According to President Obama...

[ToucanSpam]

...Operation Iraqi Freedom is over. Great.

ITT we discuss how long it will actually take for the remaining American forces to get out of Dodge. He claimed next year, but didn't give a precise date in his address as so when next year the troops will all be gone. Thoughts?

[Whatitis]

Iraq, welcome to the world of West Germany after WWII. That's my opinion but mostly will depend on what happens to the political infrastructure in the next few years.

[Bob]

i have no fucking idea what's going to happen in iraq and afghanistan. anyone who makes a prediction is just making shit up

[Drederick Tatum]

Iraq, welcome to the world of West Germany after WWII. That's my opinion but mostly will depend on what happens to the political infrastructure in the next few years.

Iraqis wish they were about to experience the world of postwar West Germany. unfortunately the comparison just isn't there.

[Echewta]

British, Russians, Americans... whats the next superpower to try and invade/control/occupy a middle east country and not learn their lesson from history? My bet is on China.