I think it’s broader and is apart from specific political culture. As a species we are capable of incredibly wonderful things. But people also do horrible things as well. We have potential but also a ways to go.
Obviously, he’s referring to the Status of Forces Agreement signed by Geo. W. Bush with Iraq shortly before having shoes thrown at his head. Of course, Obama should have overridden Bush, the republicans would have been eternally grateful.
When we defeated Japan and Germany, we did not ask them how long we could stay. Pacifying a bellicose state is not accomplished by merely removing the leadership – it takes a generation of applied control. We gave it five years before new leadership declared our intention to cut and run. Now we will have to start over – not because we would choose to do so, but because we have to, for self-preservation.
hawgowar about 9 years ago
Nothing wrong with blowing up ISIS. Obama’s “drones of death” campaign is one of the few things he’s gotten right.
Darsan54 Premium Member about 9 years ago
I think the inference is we did the Iraq war right (questionable position at best) but it spawn ISIS due to the excessive length of the occupation.
ajr58 about 9 years ago
I think it’s broader and is apart from specific political culture. As a species we are capable of incredibly wonderful things. But people also do horrible things as well. We have potential but also a ways to go.
6.6TA about 9 years ago
I suggest that it is much more simple; Mr. Stantis has a subcontractor: Mr. Rall.
kaffekup about 9 years ago
Obviously, he’s referring to the Status of Forces Agreement signed by Geo. W. Bush with Iraq shortly before having shoes thrown at his head. Of course, Obama should have overridden Bush, the republicans would have been eternally grateful.
Richard V Anderson about 9 years ago
Scott, thank you for this arc starting with Feb 9. It has been refreshing. And, of course, your artwork is gorgeous.
jbmlaw01 about 9 years ago
When we defeated Japan and Germany, we did not ask them how long we could stay. Pacifying a bellicose state is not accomplished by merely removing the leadership – it takes a generation of applied control. We gave it five years before new leadership declared our intention to cut and run. Now we will have to start over – not because we would choose to do so, but because we have to, for self-preservation.