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Originally posted by Pragma
Second, we know what we want to accomplish in Iraq (establish a Democratic government and then get out), where we were just flailing around fighting with the NVA for years on end in Vietnam.
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We also knew what we wanted to accomplish in Vietnam. Namely: establish a Democratic government and then get out.
The question was whether that was a worthwhile and tenable goal. We eventually determined that it wasn't.
Sadly, I have a feeling we'll come to the same conclusion here in Iraq.