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"The first reality is that the occupation of Iraq has disintegrated into mere US presence. We no longer have the political, military or economic ability to frame terms of debate, let alone dictate them. The second reality is that Iraq has balkanized, and in fact two of its political divisions are engaged in a low intensity conflict against each other. The third reality is that the current US political leadership is out of touch with both economic and military realities in Iraq, and is going to pour gasoline on the fire for at least another year."

Stirling Newbury, The Agonist, Full Post