On Iraq 2

I've posted articles on Iraq that show both positive results (O'Hanlon and Pollak) and negative results(Schwartz)for American redevelopment efforts.

It is evident to me that neither the left nor the right has "the" answer. rather , the answer lies with that collection of tribes and interests we call "Iraqis". If they want Al Qeada there, it will be there. If they want a nation, it will be there, if they want to split into three separate tribal entities, it will happen. Except to the extent that we might be able to prevent the future processes that occur in Iraq from turning into a civil war, we are irrelevant.

Oh, the Iraqi parliament is on vacation.