Wil's Rant

I can't he;p but draw a few comparisons between Iraq and Vietnam. The Italian Government is under pressure to withdraw from Iraq after the American inquiry into the death of one of their agents. The Americans are calling it an accident. The Italians don't see it that way. Meanwhile, an American looks like they are going to prison proving that despite the policy of pretty much letting American Forces Personnel get away with anything, including killing your allies ( the Canadian Incident comes to mind), when your stupid enough to take pictures of your crimes, even American policy will not protect you.

Despite the Americans best efforts Vietnam seems to be recovering nicely thirty years after the withdraw of U.S. forces. Perhaps there is something to be learned here. If the Yanks effectively surrender in Iraq, the Iraqis might have a chance at having a decent life sometime in the next thirty years.